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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[For a brief moment, Ambulon just sort of... stands there. Not saying a word. Stroking his chin, looking off to the side. Hesitating. He's also got numerous patches and grooves of chipped away paint, exposing purple and black streaks. tl;dr He doesn't look so good right now.]

[Finally, he looks up and cycles air]

Ultra Magnus. Blurr.

You two are leading First Aid's murder investigation, correct?

[another hesitant pause]

I think I know a possible suspect. One I think might have somehow been directly, maybe indirectly, involved. I'm not saying they are responsible, but given certain... circumstances, I think you should perhaps... Well, investigate the matter.

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[raceme]

That's correct! ...Ambulon are you alright? You don't look so good did something else happen?

... [Blurr face gets really serious.] WHO?

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[still a little hesitant]

Pharma. As I'll explain to both you and Magnus: Something happened back in our home universe. At Delphi. A Red Rust plague that was mysteriously engineered, its origin unknown. Apparently, it infected those through transformation sequence, turning their hosts into, well, rusted husks. I was... immune, for obvious reasons, or so I was told. But the fact remains, we never found out how the disease arrived at Delphi, and if it was mech-made.

First Aid suspected Pharma had something to hide, due to Drift deliberately cutting off his hands. We tried thinking of a reason why, but... Everything we came up with made no sense. Defense? Madness? They didn't fit. First Aid mentioned he was concerned with Pharma's role in the entire thing as well, and that I believe he was looking into it.

Pharma has... yet to speak to me in regards to the Red Rust. We know he's hiding something. And I think First Aid found out.

I don't like assuming things. I don't like jumping the gun. But I can't see any other reason how Pharma cannot be involved in some way.

[raceme]

That's why DRIFT was infected with the rust? Ultra Magnus seems to know what exactly _{happened at Delphi} I will ask him to know exactly how far was Pharma involved.

All things considered and no matter if Pharma is or isn't the murderer YOU need protection. I'm assigning you a personal agent to be your bodyguard until this case is cleared.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I don't think I'll need protection, to be honest. As long as I appear to be clueless or ignorant of whatever he did, then I don't think he'd willingly go out of his way to attack or hurt me.

It would be too obvious, I think, given the fact he'd be killing off his only two coworkers. To bury the evidence, he'd only throw out more.

[raceme]

I'm not taking any risk not after already dealing with so many DEATHS.

I will _{assign 004} to your case HE looks like a human please try not to step on him by accident. [Unintentional leg jokes, get.]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[sigh] I really don't think it's necessary, but... If there's no way to change your mind, do what you think is best.

[raceme]

Better safe than sorry I PROMISE he won't interfere in your work.

By the way _{are you feeling} better?

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[sigh] If you mean, 'why do I look like I've been dragged through a field of spikes'? I'm fine. I just... I think it had something to do with that strange, unknown phenomenon that happened earlier. Most everyone seemed affected - shifts in moods, sudden inexplicable wanderlust...

But, I feel... better now.

[raceme]

I was trying to be polite I SUGGEST You to try those warm energon pool Elita found IT WOULD do you good.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[Well now he just feels bad. :( ]

I... thank you for your concern. I'm sorry. It's just been a rather hard week for all of us.

And, I am considering it. Soon. Once things seem to... clear up a bit more.

[raceme]

[HE SHOULD! Stupid cranky medics >:/...except not, it's okay. Blurr's used to grumpy medics. He still worries.]

Don't a-po-lo-gi-ze I know things had been very stressful.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[SOB IT'S HARD]

[he... does manage a very weak smile, though] And things can only get better, right?

[he needs a drink.]

[raceme]

[KEEP TRYING, you can do it! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ ]

[Blurr smiles back.]Exactly!

[Try the bar~]

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[thehardway]

I am listening.

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I have reason to believe Pharma may have had some sort of role in First Aid's death.

I can't recall if we ever discussed the Delphi incident in detail, but I was not there for the Red Rust outbreak. First Aid was brought to this universe before he could discover the origin, possibly creator, of the disease. Drift was clueless as well, but he... He cut off Pharma's hands. Why would he cut off Pharma's hands? We concluded it had nothing to do with any side effects of the infection. Self-defense, but... Even that seems... off.

You may know more than I, but First Aid made it very clear to me he was looking into Pharma's case. And... Well, I leave the official investigation up to you and Blurr, if you should pursue where First Aid may have left off.

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[thehardway]

Ratchet provided a report in regards to what happened at Delphi. I'm aware of Pharma's actions there.

I made the mistake of not watching him more closely, it seems.

Thank you, Ambulon. It seems I need to pay a medic a visit finally.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

... I never found out what Pharma "did", apparently.

I'd like to know, if you're willing to tell me.

[thehardway]

He was working with Decepticons to provide transformation cogs. The plague was his fault.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Working for-- For Decepticons!?

I... [oh wait now that one comment sometime ago makes sense]

Why? Pharma hates the Decepticons! Why would he engineer a plague for their sake? Especially to destroy our clinic! And for t-cogs, of all things!? There has to be a good reason. This just doesn't make any sense.

[thehardway]

To my understanding, he had a deal arranged with the D.J.D.; if he provided the t-cogs, they would leave the facility alone. He wanted out of the deal, hence the plague.

Regardless, the motive does not matter to me. If he's responsible for First Aid's death, then he will be dealt with.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

With-- with the DJD?

I... You'll have to excuse me for finding all of this rather hard to believe.

I need... When you apprehend Pharma, will I be allowed to speak with him? I need to know more. I need to know why he took that route, I need... [pause] I need a drink.

[thehardway]

I don't blame you. But I hope you understand that I would not make something as ludicrous as that up.

Hm. We'll see. That's depending on Blurr's decision.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Considering who you are, no, I know you're not lying. It's just - heh - a lot to take in, that's all.