[Video]

[sword_redemption]

[It's just a short video feed, from what was--briefly, one of the Perceptor's labs.  A half-built space bridge is in the background.]

Perceptor's gone.

And now Ratchet.

Either someone's kidnapping them, [Looking at you, First Forged. Or Prism.] or they're wandering someplace dangerous and getting killed. Because neither of them are good fighters.

Or....something else.

[He's not sure he's covered all the angles. He's a swordsmech, not Nightbeat or Prowl. But those are conclusions he can draw.]

I'm heading to the Badlands to at least settle that angle.  And I have...business out there, anyway. [And he's not quite dumb enough to go against Prism on his own. But the Badlands, he can handle.]

Anyone else missing? Anyone have another solution?

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[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[Wheeljack is...for once, serious. No jokes, nothing.]

What other angles ya have in mind? I'll take care of 'em.

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

[None yet, from Drift, either. Give him an opponent, and he's fine. But mystery, and losing friends? Not so fine.]

There might be something in the Junk Pile we haven't seen yet. Some predator. Because Barricade agreed Ratchet wouldn't just wander into the Badlands himself. He was upset. Not suicidal.

Re: [Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

I'll check around there then. I...I'm not writing the Doc off. I can't.

[He was really rather fond of him...despite everything.]

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

He helped me when I first got here. I owe him to at least look. We all do.

[A twinge of guilt--he had been a bit harsh to the medic when he'd last talked to him. ]

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Keep me updated, Drift.

You're right. We all owe that Doc...more than he knows.

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

If I know anything, you'll be the first to hear.

...he'll never live it down if we rescue him. [It's an attempt at a joke.]

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[Wheeljack gives a little chuckle. You know, the one that sounds much less confident than he wants.]

He'll throw a wrench at ya first thing.

Just a heads up.

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

I'll deserve it for being out in the badlands.

Then I'll throw it right back at him for the same reason.

[He'd really love to be able to do that. Either part, if it meant Ratchet hadn't gone.]

Re: [Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Now I'd pay to see that. When you do it, make sure to give me a ring.

Put it on Video.

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

Oh you'd know. Wouldn't want you to miss out on the chance to be the one yelling at him.

[The jokes are a little thin, but he's clinging onto hope.]

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Wouldn't miss it for the world.