[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

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[winged_knight]

[There will be slips as long as people refer to you as an 'Ex-Decepticon' instead of an 'Autobot', but most of all yourself.]

I imagine it is...but how else to address the question? [he really wants to know. Anything that help him get through to people better is good.]

I do. You were a stubborn one. Still are. [A return smile, with bit of fondness.]

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[sword_redemption]

You'll have better luck talking to him than I will. You forget. To everyone from my world, I'm the traitor.

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[winged_knight]

I wish they could see you as more than that. The way I do.

It's their loss. [And yours, which is what pains Wing the most.]

I'll do what I can, though sometimes your pragmatic approach is better. At least, I know it helps me.

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[sword_redemption]

You've never seen me the way anyone else has.

[Part of Drift's complicated devotion to Wing: the trust and faith, as well as being the icon of what he was trying so hard to become.]

Wing. There's a reason Rodimus does all the talking. Who is speaking, more than what they're saying, is still too important.

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[winged_knight]

It's because I see you for who you are.

[Partly because Wing actually looks for it rather than assuming. And partly because Drift shared an important piece of himself with Wing.]

I... [he sighs.] I can't refute that, not entirely. But the words do matter. And I appreciate having your influence in my life. It brings perspective I wouldn't otherwise have.