re_alignment | VIDEO; nearby the recreational center

[The video feed comes on and shows two Cybertronians: Wing and Soundwave! They're standing outside of a building that some might have come to know as the recreational center.]

S'up, dudes! Soundwave an' Wing, totally rockin' in with an announcement.

First, I want to thank those who helped us with the center. It was a lot of hard work and we couldn't have done it all ourselves. We've decided to call the recreational center Haven's Hub. Though we agree just the Hub ought to be fine.

[Soundwave slings an arm around Wing's shoulders.] Ain't gonna be officially opened til 'bout a week from now, though. Plus, we only got one part of the center up an' running. So th' bar is done, at least! Cybertronians, Earth 'bots, an' little organic dudes all alike can come hang out come next week at least!

Which brings us to the last little detail. We--Soundwave and I--were having some trouble deciding on a name for the bar. Since this place is meant to be open and welcoming to all residents, we figured we'd ask your help. [Wing offers a lop-sided grin.] So we decided that it'd be best if we did a little contest. We're going to accept submissions that will offer a title for the bar. Come next week when we open the bar, we'll draw out the name at random. The one we pick will be the new name of the bar!

So get creative, yeah? I wanna hear what you guys come up with!

The winner, as thanks for their contribution, will also have a drink named after them! Come see us after the bar is opened and we'll talk!

[There's a pause as they're ready to end the video, then the pair just end up practically bear-hugging each other in laughter.]

This is gonna be so smeltin' AWESOME!

I know, I can hardly wait!

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[Pit, how long has it been since he's been to a bar.]

[...how long has it been since one has even existed? A Cybertronian bar, that is.]

This should be . . . interesting. You have supplies for an establishment like that?

[Granted they had several bars, cafes and bistros where Wing comes from, but that means his memory is fresh and he's likely missed them more.]

That's one word for it! It should be great fun, but I'm sure there may be some...incidents. I'll have to likely double as a bouncer, but I have no issue with that. [Except maybe for the always being sober part.]

We do yes. Though I'm certain there are minor things we're missing or forgetting. We'll start operating in a light capacity now in the hopes of finding out.

[He thinks about it for a moment, then shrugs.]

Think you might be wanting another bouncer?

[Because not like he has much else to do. And not like he's going to do a lot of drinking himself, to be honest. He learned the hard way that his tolerance is FAR less than it once was, and he doesn't actually like to lose control for any reason.]

[Wing thinks a moment too.]

You know, it's quite likely we will. I imagine there should be some kind of process followed, but we won't have time for that before the opening, so having someone one else on hand in case we need them might be good.

I trust you can deal with folks with a minimum of rough handling?

[It's a question he'd ask anyone, regardless of faction. He assumes you can though, or why offer?]

[Excuse him while he smirks a bit anyway. He’s not ignorant of either his faction’s or his frame’s reputation. They’re both well-earned, after all.]

I can restrain myself and be fair, if that’s what you’re asking.

[Neutral again.] But yes, I can handle someone without doing more damage than can be helped, depending on how much they struggle.

[Well, that's, maybe not so surprising really. It's hard to live centuries worth of war and suddenly be peaceful.]

Well yes, we just want to keep the peace, not drive people off.

[A slight smirk of his own.] I generally try to solve things with words first, it's a nice challenge, but sometimes high grade makes mechs a little...deaf to such things.

[It is, indeed! Thundercracker would never have guessed how much so.]

Heh, yeah, I guess that offers its own kind of difficulty and game. [Not one he's interested in, though it could be fun to watch. He nods at the last.] "Deaf" is one way of putting it. Stubborn and stupid is another.

So, when are you starting this again?

[Because now he's interested beyond finding something to fill boredom - he's kind of looking forward to this.]

[Transitions will be slow, but Wing is hopeful that they can be made. The last thing their race needed was ore war.]

It does really. It takes far more skill and knowledge to incapacitate, especially to do so without damage, than it does to do brute force harm. [It's a good way to get in good with your medics as well, they like it when they have less work.] Sadly, yes.

Should shortly, though there are still a few last minute bugs to work out so-to-speak. We'll be sure to announce the grand opening, you won't be able to miss it!

I look forward to seeing you in action, then, Wing.

Let me know when you want me there.

Hopefully not, considering the potential circumstances, but perhaps we can spar sometime?

I most certainly will.

I’d like that, yes. Let me know when you want to do that.

Drift and I try to keep up regular practices, though things have been busy of late.

When we resume I'll definitely let you know!

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