[Video] -transmission from Vector's Quadrant | This is all Blurr's fault

[cliffjumper]

[There is, for some reason, not a lot of light; since even with the lack of strong sunlight but adding the light from the spire in Prima's Quadrant the Haven isn't usually that dark, it's obvious Cliffjumper's inside... somewhere.]

Okay, most important point first; I've checked Vector Prime's temple, an' going back and forth towards the Badlands and the Quadrant itself while looking for Blurr. Hope someone else's checking elsewhere.

[Most of the light, in fact, comes from below, from Cliffjumper's headlights, the glow from his optics, and behind, so that ought to be "outside". What can be seen is looking quite rocky.

Apparently he found a cave or something somewhere down the gorge Vector Prime's temple is located in.]

Don't think he'd be in here, but gonna check anyway.

Second... [Cliffjumper glances down into the feed and snorts.] For what it's worth, the Soundwave an' Megatron with red 'Con insignia? They're good mechs. So don't go shootin' or punching them, unders--- the slaag!

[The narrow stare - a glare, almost, in an attempt to impress the importance because he just doesn't want a similar situation like Fortress Maxumus punching Soundwave again, morphs into wide-eyed surprise before the feed gets rather... blurry as Cliffjumper simply gets hauled up in the air by something.

The swearing abruptly gets cut of by a crunching slam before the ill-lit darkness gets intermittently furtherlit up by laser blasts (and more yelled swearing), revealing something with... a lot of metallic tendrils apparently intent on slamming the minibot against the cave wall repeatedly, though by now Cliffjumper has a hand out to stop that somewhat.]

Fragging... Oh, no you don't--!

[There's another slam, and the video goes.

... a little help here, perhaps?]

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[Action.....?]

[raceme]

[Blurr is thankfully somewhat nearby, running back to to the less dangerous part of the planet after looking for Ratchet for a few day. He's frustrated and sad that he couldn't find the medic bot but the yelling quickly catches his attention. The change directions to see what is going on and....

....well he can tell that one of those creatures is Cliffjumper.

But..that...other thing....] whathefrag.

[Action!]

[cliffjumper]

[Yes, even in the dark cave with the twin beams from Cliffjumper's headlights swinging wildly around as the minibot gets jerked around, it should be obvious one of the figures is Cliffjumper.

If nothing else by the swearing.]

I'm gonna melt you down, you overgrown metal kudzu!

[You'll have to excuse him, Blurr, he's a bit busy... Mostly trying to shoot every tendril trying to attach themselves to him, and flailing the leg he still has free as he's dangled upside down.]

[Action!]

[raceme]

[Why are you looking for Blurr in a cave you silly bot, Blurr's claustrophobic he doesn't go into caves.

Cliff could put a Wrecker to shame with that language. Blurr is not avoiding tentacles too if it's of any consolation. He moves closer to Cliffjumper, grabbing his arm to pull him away from that thing.] CLIFF!

[Action!]

[cliffjumper]

[Well, he didn't know that now did he!]

Bl--gah!

Blurr?!

[There's an undignified little noise when Blurr yanks on his arm because whatever this many-tendrilled thing is? It doesn't want to let go despite having mostly been whacking Cliffjumper around, and yanks right back.]

While I'm sure as slag's glad you're okay, maybe you shouldn't get this close! What's if this rusty heap of rejected slag and spare parts go after--- Oh no you don't!

[He cuts himself off as he squeezes off a few shots to scare off the tentacle aimed at Blurr's back, but that was just one, and this thing has many.]

[Action!] that emote...so cute

[raceme]

[Try asking the next time? >:]

No I'm your motherboard...of course it me WHAT are you doing here...itsokaynotimeforsmallchatnow.

[That thing is ugly as the pit and Blurr would hit it in the eye if he could tell what part of it are the eyes. He can't, so he's going go keep a good hold on Cliffjumepr with one arm and transform the free one into a chainsaw.]

Ah..thanks for that Cliff..[Goddammit, that was close. But time to see if he can free you. Blurr's arm moves as fast as him and tries to cut the tentacles holding Cliff before more join the party.]

[Action!] Such an amazing expression, yes~

[cliffjumper]

[Well, he can't ask about something he didn't know about, and you weren't there to ask!]

I was looking for you!

[The frustrated yell isn't really aimed at Blurr, who's doing admirably, but at the sitation and the fact that the shoulder joint in the arm the creature has is starting to send warning pings about impending damage.]

Nngh, no - slag this thing to Unicron an' back - problem.

[Trying to do his best to keep the tentacles off Blurr - since while the chainsaw's obviously working a lot better than Cliffjumper's gun, it's taking a fair amount of time still to cut through them... and this with Blurr's speed.]

Frag it all! Should've gotten my glass gas gun out instead of this--

[Really no chance now, and while a few of the tentacles either retreat or get cut off from Cliffjumper... maybe Blurr should watch his feet..]

[Action!] I love the art style!

[raceme]

[Hmprhm...fine :c]

Looking for me? [Blurr gives him a confused glance, still trying to cut as many tentacles as he can. And then the realization hits him. He only told Raf he was leaving and forgot to leave a message to the Police force or the rest of his friends.]

Sorry I wa...aaaAAAAAAAHhhhh..[You now what sucks? Having hollow wheels, because tentacles can curl around those and pull. It sends a painful cramp all along his leg, slowing him down.]

[Action!] It's cute, yes~ :D

[cliffjumper]

[They can have that discussion later and the only reason he'll wander into caves is because he's stupid curious. :D?]

Yeah, since you just disappeared---

[Well, clearly Blurr was okay and had simply been doing... something, he could get an explanation later. Wincing at Blurr's exclamation, Cliffjumper yanks on his... relatively free hand, the one the thing partly has and which he has his gun in, to be able to angle it down and spew fire at least near and around Blurr's foot.

Hopefully that'll do something, even as he swears again, kicking his free leg to attempt to dislodge a tendril wrapping around and inside the back of it.]

You okay?

[Stupid question, really. They need someone with more firepower here--]

Megatron's on his way, just gotta...

[Action!] Very!

[raceme]

[Blurr won't scowl him but he might question Cliff's decisions. Look at your life, look at your choices X3

Please Cliff don't destroy his foot int he process that would break his heart. But no, it looks like it worked to make some of the tentacles retaliate.]

YesIambutIsuggestastrategicwithdrawal!!!

Megatron!? Oh good.

[Action!]

[cliffjumper]

[Question away! He does make many strange decisions...]

Wasn't that what we were workin' on!?

[Well, at least Blurr got his foot free, but Cliffjumper's got both his legs trapped and tentacles curling way too close up around them to be completely comfortable.

As long as Blurr doesn't stay still, he should at least be able to continue to avoid the tentacles... hopefully.]

I don't think it's gonna listen even if we ask it nicely to let go! Might be territorial...

[However a bunch of metal tentacles would be territorial, but maybe the tentacles were all that was visible of something that had something more to it.]

[Action!]

[raceme]

I mean faster strategic withdrawal [He wouldn't be Cliffjumper if he didn't make those.

Dam tentacles really, they are disgusting. Blurr tries to cuff off some more from Cliffjumper's body but he's also tryign to be careful because killing your friends in the process is counterproductive when you are trying to help him.] What EVEN is that!? NonevermindIdontreallywanttoknow.

[There was a escape route near this cave...somewhere.]

[Action!]

[cliffjumper]

I knew I should've gotten the cannon out... or the glass gas gun.

[Cliffjumper groans and it's nice Blurr's helping, but that means there's a blade. Near his frame. And he doesn't want to keep still but for that, he will.]

Ain't go a slag-spittin' clue and hopefully Megatron gets here soon!

[Because those tentacles certainly don't like being cut off, and even in the dim light it's obvious the walls are sort of... heaving. Or writhing.]

[Action!]

[a_father_to_his_men]

[If either of them can hear it over the fighting they might notice the roar of large engines in a fast approach.

He swoops down, entering the cave in jet mode before transforming as he let his momentum carry him further inside. There is a high whine as his cannon powers up.]

Sorry if I'm late.

[Action!]

[raceme]

[Don't worry Cliffjumper he knows his weapon. He won't cut off your leg by accident.] Glass gas gun? What does that do?

[Blurr had to stop and dodge a tentacle aimed to his head. Those things were getting vicious and he could hear something roaring ad getting close.] fragfragfragfrag...AH!

[Blurr could kiss you Megatron.] Careful!

[Action!]

[cliffjumper]

It's--- look out!

[Well, luckily Blurr dodged it and then Megatron came roaring in and the only thing missing was the steed, but then, being cybertronian he was both knight and steed in one.]

Watch the walls, Megatron! I think this thing's---ah!-- bigger than it seems.

[He'd been ignoring the tightening and yanking, but it was getting a bit hard.]

An' it's what it sounds like. Fires a gas that turns metal similarly brittle like glass for a klik or so.

[Action!]

[a_father_to_his_men]

Thank you Cliffjumper.

[He moved toward the center of the cave, doing his best to keep from getting too close.

Looking at the situation he reconsidered the use of his cannon, instead deciding his sword would be more helpful. His cannon powered down, a blue colored blade shifting out of the tank drone.]

Let's see what I can do to help you get free.

[Action!]

[raceme]

That gas would probably affect us as well THIS CAVE is not so big _{which is} probably why that thing is not getting closer to us more faster.

[Guess who can hit tentacles, dodge some of those, and still talk? This bot here. Blurr is trying really hard to keep the tentacles in line while Megatron helps Cliffjumper to get free, but fighting is not his forte.]

[Action!]

[cliffjumper]

Well, since there's two of ya cuttin', maybe it'll get the hint soon an' slaggin' go away.

[There's a frustrated yell as the momentarily but obviously (to Cliffjumper, anyway), embarrassing moment of relaxing now that Megatron's here as well meant he got distracted long enough for the tentacles to securely get both hands yanked up above his helm and basically useless.]

Frag it all to the infernal smelting pits of rusting, scraplet-infested slag!

[Guys, please get him down from here. 8(]

[Action!]

[a_father_to_his_men]

[Megatron reacts decisively, his sword meeting the tentacles holding Cliffjumper's hands up, and with some effort, slices through them.]

Stay sharp everyone. The more of us that can act the better our chances of getting free and out of here.

[Action!]

[raceme]

[Blurr voes to get a hold of Cliffjumper and make sure he didn't hit the ground.
He caught him with a muffled 'ohmph'. Cliff you are heavy D8.]

Wereallyshoudlleavenow.

[Action!]

[cliffjumper]

[He'd been prepared for hitting the ground, so Blurr's save comes as a surprise, wide optics cutting to Blurr before he grins slightly.

Embarrassed, yes, but still thankful.]

Thank... both of ya. An' yeah, we should. Just gimmie an astro...

[That said, the gun Cliffjumper pulls out now looks like any gun... except the fact that when he fires, somewhat easily managing to avoid Megatron if only due to the lack of wind in the cave, what comes out is a fine, opaque white mist.]

Give it a klik, an' then we'll get outta here easily, it's gonna be too wounded to do much as soon as we can shoot it with the glass gas in effect!

[Action!]

[a_father_to_his_men]

[When the glass gas gun comes out Megatron remains in place, trusting the minibot to be more than proficient at hitting his intended target rather than himself.]

How fast will either of you be able to move? Are either of you damaged?

[He didn't want to wait around for what ever repercussions of this could happen, and was planning how to get all of them out as fast as possible, including grabbing up both smaller bots to do so.]

[Action!]

[raceme]

[They can be embarrassed later, now it's time to flee. Blurr smiles back briefly and then turns to Megatron.]

I'm fine I CAN change into my altmode an take Cliff with me YOU can fly inside here?

[Action!]

[cliffjumper]

I can move on my own, ya know.

[It's a goodnatured grumble rather than an annoyed one; he's not actually hurt... well, not severely, because he does have quite a few good dings and cracks.]

Just be ready to hit the tentacles when the gas sets in, which ought to be about... now.

[As if to prove his point, one flailing tentacle whipped towards Megatron, but when it slammed into the large Decepticon, it cracked, and when the tentacle was whipped backwards and accidentally whit another tentacle, it shattered.]

[Action!]

[a_father_to_his_men]

Flying out might be a little tight, but I can handle it. And I'm sure you can Cliffjumper, I just don't want to risk this thing having more where these ones came from and not liking what we did to it.

[He responded to both smaller bots as the tentacle whipped at him, the slam only making him shift his balance slightly as, rather then his armor taking the stress, the now brittle tentacle cracked. He started to move toward the exit, his sword out and being used to slam into any tentacle that was in his way.]