[Video] [Transmitting from: Haven's Hub]

[winged_knight]

[The camera comes on and there’s a beat of hesitation. Drift is not known for leadership skills. But he’s trying. Because Ultra Magnus’s chiding last time had stung. He hadn’t stepped up. He wouldn’t make that mistake again. He glances over at Wing, as though waiting a cue and receiving a minuscule nod.]

So, we have some new arrivals. Who arrived just like we did, apparently: in the Junk Pile, with no one to meet them and help them.

Their immediate need is for safety and food and lodging. They’re our responsibility. They’re ours, in many cases. We need to come together to help them.

[He steps back, looking a bit worriedly at Wing. For all Wing's weary appearance--pale optics, limp pinions and audial flares that look woefully crumpled--he still gives a reassuring smile and steps forward.]

We'd like to invite these new arrivals to Haven's Hub. Much of it is still being built, but there's a bar that's almost finished where you can find sustenance and a place to rest in safety until we figure out something better.

To find it from the Junk Pile, point yourself towards the light coming from the mountain to the south--that's Prima's Temple. You can find the Hub on the outskirts of the Junk Pile on your way there.

We're all refugees here so it's nothing fancy, but it's fuel, food and shelter if you want it.

[Wing smiles more brightly this time, returning to Drift's side.]

Know that you're welcome.


Locked to Swerve

Swerve, are you still interested in manning the bar for us? I could use your help if you're so inclined? Ah, ASAP if possible?

[He really looks like he needs a nap. And probably should not be pouring alcohol.]

Comments

[Locked to Drift and Wing]

[vandalization]

I can offer basic repairs and checkups to anyone who needs 'em.

[Locked to Drift and Wing]

[sword_redemption]

We'll need you here. [A wry smile.] On the plus side, you'll be close to the alcohol?

[Locked to Drift and Wing]

[vandalization]

You know me so well.

[Locked to Drift and Wing]

[sword_redemption]

I'll also be there. [To make sure Vandal, you know, eats solid food and maybe sleeps every now and again.]

[Locked to Drift and Wing]

[vandalization]

I was hoping you'd say that.

[ She really does need a babysitter for that kind of thing. ]

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[sword_redemption]

[His smile fades as he locks the feed farther.]

Vandal. Does Wing look...all right to you?

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[vandalization]

No, he looks pretty rough. He should be resting. If you can convince him into it, I can run some diagnostics and see about fixing his...

His helmet situation. Thing.

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[sword_redemption]

[He nods. That's what he'd thought.]

I-is there any way we could, uh, make him recharge? I mean. Just in case.

[He feels so awful for asking you have no idea.]

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[vandalization]

I mean... short of knocking him the fuck out, no. I think if you and I team up on him and whine enough he'll do it. Maybe we could ambush and corner him and kinda. Nag until he does it.

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[sword_redemption]

[He's just going to double check the lock on this.]

...I could do that. If it came to it. [He'd knocked out Pipes in Delphi, after all.]

But we should probably try, uh, less intense methods first?

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[vandalization]

Yyyyeah let's try the nagging first.

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[sword_redemption]

Right. It was just...you know. An option.

[And now he feels like the worst robot boyfriend in the universe.]

Told you I don't know how to do this.

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[vandalization]

Heh. That's what you have me for, right?

Don't worry, I got your back, Flopsy.

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[sword_redemption]

[He flashes a grateful grin.]

Yes. Thanks.

And, uh you won't tell him about that, will you?

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[vandalization]

Nah. Cross my heart.

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[sword_redemption]

[A relieved sigh.] Thanks. [You are the best pal.]

So, any idea how we could do this?

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[vandalization]

Well he's at the bar right now, right? Tell him you need something and get him alone, I'll be down soon and we can team up on him.

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[sword_redemption]

[That's just crazy enough to work!!]

Right. I'll, uh, pull him aside right before you get here.

[This will be amazingly subtle.]

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[vandalization]

Cool. See you soon.

[Video] [Locked to Drift and Wing]

[winged_knight]

That would be lovely Karrie.

Do you know if the Chieftain got taken care of? It was the wain hours of this morning before we got him over to Solus's finally, only to find out he couldn't enter medibay.

There may be other who are injured as well.

[Video] [Locked to Drift and Wing]

[vandalization]

Not sure. I've been all over the place honestly. It's kinda been chaos.

I think everything is somewhat under control though and it's starting to slow. I checked most of the newbies and most declined any medical attention, but there's that guy and one Decepticon I think who needs help still.

[Video] [Locked to Drift and Wing]

[winged_knight]

You can't miss him, Black thing twice the size of Ultra Magnus. He comes from the same universe the Brave Police do. Poor thing seems to be a new evolved AI. He doesn't even have a name...

I'm glad things are mostly under control so far. Things this month just won't let up it seems.

[Video] [Locked to Drift and Wing]

[vandalization]

Ah... poor guy.

Yeah, things have just been. Fucked.

[Video] [Locked to Drift and Wing]

[winged_knight]

I'm just thankful we could save him even if it took most of the night.

...yeah. [Not that he swears much, so he'll just do it vicariously through you Vandal.] Exactly.

[Video] [Locked to Drift and Wing]

[vandalization]

No kidding.

Anyways... just. Yeah.