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[deusexraf]

I know Ratchet wanted some space, but I haven't been able to get in contact with him. Or track his signal at all. I found a few things of his I think he was going to give to other people but I can't figure out if he wanted to do it himself, or something else.

Does anyone know how far exactly the Link goes out?

And could whoever's going out to explore maybe keep an eye out for him, please? I'm worried.

Thanks.

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[raceme]

[...!]

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[raceme]

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[raceme]

I've been trying to contact him but he hasn't replied his last post.

It gets weaker as you approach the badlands. [This is bad, this is really bad.]

I will go see if I can find him.

[video]

[sword_redemption]

That's two, at least. Perceptor and Ratchet. Gone without a trace.

[Text]

[goingdownfighting]

[You know, not much upsets him, but Ratchet's missing? That hits him pretty hard. Especially since the last time he spoke with him, Cliff was pretty much grilling him. He can't help but wonder if it's his fault.]

Don't worry, I'll find him.

[He has no idea who he's even texting.]

[Video]

[winged_knight]

Ratchet is missing!?

[NO. Not another. Not so soon after Deckerd.]

The link extends outside of Haven but it gets weaker as it goes. He didn't say where he was going?

[Please let this just be him needing space, on sabbatical somewhere.]

Have you checked with Solus? I think maybe they can tell if one of their mark has...gone missing. [He won't say it: Badlands, not yet. It's too much like acceptance and defeat.]

[Text]

[neverputincharge]

Ratchet's missing? Not good.

[text]

[deusexraf]

Okay.

Please be careful.

[text]

[deusexraf]

[yeah, Raf.

Raf is going to be sticking to text, sorry.]

Perceptor too?

He's...not the kind to go without at least saying something.

[but you don't need to hear him to tell he's worried, man :[]

[Text]

[deusexraf]

Be careful, Cliffjumper.

[sword_redemption]

One of them, at any rate. It could be a coincidence.

[He doesn't sound like he's a big believer in coincidences, though.]

...unless maybe he didn't get a chance to say anything.

[Text]

[deusexraf]

No, but...

[he encrypts this juuuust a bit]

I was keeping track of his signal on the Link for a while, because I wanted to be sure where he was. (Please don't tell him.) It...disappeared, between last time I checked it and now.

I haven't asked her, no.

[Text]

[deusexraf]

I'm just hoping that since he's used to taking care of himself, we'll all be worrying for nothing.

[buuut...]

[deusexraf]

Both.

I...wouldn't know. If you're talking about what I think you're talking about, I think the only people who know anything about it are the Firstforged.

[sword_redemption]

You're close with Ratchet. He'd let you know even if no one else, if he was all right.

[Let's just call this Reason 512 why Drift should never try to console anyone or be around children, ever.]

And the Firstforged aren't really very open about a lot of things. Ratchet was one of our best medics. Perceptor a scientist. Someone might want their skills.

[deusexraf]

He was different after Alpha Trion lost those pages, and everything that happened with it. I tried to get him to talk to me, but he didn't want to, much.

[and here's a bit of a guilttrip. if he'd just - if he'd just managed to get Ratchet to open up, maybe he wouldn't have felt he had to go away, maybe he'd still be here, maybe...

it's a little bit before he replies.]

Alpha Trion's always been open. I'll ask him if he knows anything.

[Text]

[goingdownfighting]

[Okay, so whoever he's talking to knows who he is. Then this next part shouldn't be a surprise.]

No promises.

[sword_redemption]

There's a difference between not wanting to talk and wanting to let someone worry about you. I can't imagine Ratchet would do that. To you, or Wing or his other friends.

[Drift shakes his head.] He was a bit slow figuring out the pages, Alpha Trion. [So, either slow on the uptake or trying to cover it up. ] But at this point, anything would be helpful.

[text]

[raceme]

I always try to be, thank you Raf. Would you be okay? Do you have someone to say with?

Re: [Text]

[neverputincharge]

Let's hope so.

I can keep an eye out for him.

[Video]

[winged_knight]

[Wing is wishing he'd gotten to know you better Raf. It sounds like you were close to Ratchet and really need a friend now.]

That doesn't sound good. [The worry in his face deepens.] You did it because you care about him Raf, I understand, I won't say anything.

I can search locally. Other than Solus's temple, are there places he spent time? I mean, that you haven't looked already?

[Text]

[deusexraf]

[the words help, a little bit. but...]

Nowhere I can think of.

[Text]

[deusexraf]

I'll keep a watch in case his signal comes back. You never know...right?

[Text]

[deusexraf]

[HE'S GOT A DECENT IDEA. after what he went through with Kay...]

I mean it.

[Video]

[winged_knight]

I'll be broaden in my search then. Unless you have other suggestions on how I could be of aid...

[He wishes he could do more really. Wing is very fond of Ratchet, he's putting up a strong front right now, but it's a thin veneer that hides his own worry and fear.]

Is there anything you need Raf?