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[Have a vaguely uncomfortable looking Ratchet.]

I had a long-winded speech drafted, but then I realized that no one wants to listen to me ramble on and I'm not a mech of many words anyway. [Shrug]

First of all: I know that after the incident with the pages, some of you are feeling unsafe around me, and for good reason. Given my training, events like that absolutely cannot be allowed to re-occur. [He shuffles awkwardly, still feeling guilty about that.] Since there is no way of guaranteeing that I won't be similarly affected by some other event in the future, I've installed an incapacitator and given the triggers to two other individuals here on Cybertron. So if something happens in the future, they'll be able to ...take me out. I hope that provides some measure of comfort.

[Now that the awkward part's over, he seems to relax a bit, even smiling as he moves to his next point.]

Second: my superior officer isn't around to accept my letter of resignation, so an open post on the network will have to do. Given continued peace between members of the Autobot and Decepticon factions here, and the number of other skilled professionals on the planet, I am resigning from my position as a medic.

[He pauses for a second, then, having nothing more to say, shrugs and shuts off the feed.]

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I promised to go stargazing with you at some point. Are you still interested?

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[It's hard to tell when Ambulon looks legitimately upset/annoyed when his default face is always grumpy mcsorebutts.]

I agree that you should take sabbatical leave for a while, but to retire all together? The event with the little "magical" accident we had recently affected various people, in various ways. Understandably, it was rather hard on you, but it was a matter of an outside force altering your mind and controlling you.

Though we've not known each other long, if you're anything like the Ratchet in my universe, then losing your expertise and skills will deal a rather hard blow to us all.

We... all make mistakes, and bad choices... [ahem] but you were not in complete control of your faculties.

[AHEM] Anyway. I do suggest work leave for a while, and perhaps, a visit to Rung, if you find you are unable to cope despite the best of your abilities.

[A little bit of a smile, because you're being very reasonable, and Ratchet appreciates that, Ambulon.]

Perhaps I'll change my mind later... but I won't be completely out of reach. I'll still be around to consult with, I just don't think that I ought to be the first medical officer to be contacted when individuals are in need of care.

I certainly will look into seeing Rung, though.

And perhaps we could finally put our heads together on protocols for caring for organics?

[shrugs] Just as long as you don't allow this setback to become permanent. What happened to you was unfortunate, but moving on and accepting what has happened is also key. I understand some people will want an apology, but the best you can give to both them and yourself is not to give in and wallow in the past for too long. It solves nothing. [HE KNOWS YOU SEE.]

[nods] Rung's from my universe, and though we've never met personally until recently, he's rather well known for his skill. I think a visit with him ought to do you some good.

And, yes. When you're ready, we'll swap the information we've accumulated on our organic neighbors.

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