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Hello? Anyone--Oh, slag, wait--

[The camera finally turns on and a frustrated looking Hound appears, his expression brightening a touch once he realizes the piece of tech is working the way he wants it to be now.]

There we go. Hound reporting in. I'm trying to contact the crew of the Lost Light, if anyone is out there listening to this and watching it. I'm not sure how I got here, I think something might have messed up again like it did when we left Cybertron but I would really like to get back to the ship.

[He glances at something out of view of the camera, optics flickering with an interested sort of look.]

It's..weird because this planet looks like Cybertron but there's a few differences I'm noticing as well, mostly stuff familiar to what we saw on planet Earth.

[Not that he's complaining because it's a bit of a dream come true for him. Hound focuses on the camera again, an almost sheepish look there as he rubs the back of his neck with his free hand.]

I guess what I'm looking for is transport? Or at least a sign that everyone is okay?

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Hound!

...or...some version of Hound. This is definitely going to take some getting used to.

[Hound's optics flicker in recognition before confusion settles in.]

You...aren't Rodimus. And--wait, some version of Hound?

Why is everyone calling me that?! [Okay, so two people isn't everyone but still.]

...uh, yeah. It doesn't get any less complicated from here, sorry to say.

....Because you kind of look like Rodimus at first glance?

[There's a sheepish look on his face as he shoots the other a look that says 'Um..sorry?']

So I'm gathering. That's alright though. Just another place to explore and puzzle to figure out I guess.

[He waves a hand. That whole thing was just another box of confusion.]

And everyone tells me I'm too laid back about things. Oh hey- can you do me a quick favor?

I'm not that laid back! I'm just good at taking things in stride I guess...

[..Okay maybe he is a bit laid back.]

Sure! What's up?

[He grins wryly at that. Same diff.]

Yeah, on your arms? You got any strange...tattoo-looking thing on either of them?

[Hound's expression falls a bit and he shakes his head.]

No, I don't. And I'm thinking that's a really bad thing.

Is...it? Ultra Magnus didn't tell me much about it, just told me to get a list of whoever's arrived recently and if they have one of those marks on their arms.

Everyone keeps asking me about it so I'm thinking there's got to be something to it.

Now that you mention it, it was one of the first things Ultra Magnus asked me when I got here.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

[It just makes him feel a bit..worried. Especially when he was told about the glyphs they were supposed to have.]

Hopefully somebody can tell us what's going on.

You from the Lost light, too? Holy crap it's like raining the crew or something.

Uh, well I can give you the rundown... what did you say your name was? Hound? That's a new one.

There are others here? Really?

[That makes him feel a little bit better about being in such a weird place. Though, really, the whole being on some weird version of Cybertron was pretty interesting and exciting to him so he really wasn't that upset..]

Yeah that's right! Hound. Who are you, if you don't mind me asking?

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<font face+"courier">Yep! Magnus, Drift, Swerve, Tailgate, First Aid. I mean. Just to name a few.

Cool. I'm Vandal. Your token human and engineer-turned-medic-to-be.

That's a lot of my crew.

[Which made him wonder if the ship had crashed here or something.]

Wait you're human!? Really? How did--how are--Oh this is so amazing! You're on a Cybertron like planet and you can function?

Yeah.

And yep! As far as I know, this is actually Cybertron. Just not your Cybertron.

I can tell you it hasn't been easy, though.

Wait. So..this is Cybertron? But that doesn't make sense, I saw organic flora when I did my sweep of the area and took some scans of the surrounding areas. How can this be Cybertron?

I can imagine. Cybertron isn't exactly suited for organic lifeforms.

Well, it's kinda like ancient Cybertron? And some of us humans have been working on planting stuff and farming because food is hard to come by.

Yeah, you're tellin' me.

Ancient Cybertron.

That...

....Wow.

Okay so, wait. Let me get this straight. Not only am I back on Cybertron but I'm in the..past as well? But it's not -my- past.

In an... alternate dimension, yes.

I know. I have no fucking idea, myself.

I just work here.

..................Huh.

Well, I've always said I liked adventure...just never expected an adventure quite like this I guess.

It... definitely takes some getting used to.

So I'm gathering.

All the more reason to explore this place though!

It's kinda dangerous, though.

Well, no place is every really safe. Plus, it wouldn't be an adventure without things to get in your way.

God.

Why are all of you fuckers so cute?

Cute? Thanks I think. :)

You're welcome. I think it must be a Lost Light thing.

[Since he wasn't sure what the Lost Light was, Mirage was fairly certain this wasn't his Hound. But still, he had to at least say something...]

[With audio only and a voice modulator, of course.]

Did your temple drone not explain the situation to you? Or did you just get giddy and run off to explore the junk pile. [So very Hound. Like a kid in a candy store, as the humans said.]

[Hound doesn't really think much of it, just letting his own video feed continue as he tilts his head and actually peers a bit closer to the camera.]

Temple drone? What do you--hey no that's not!--well I mean there is a lot of interesting stuff around here but--

You say that like you know me....do you? Wait! Are you from the Lost Light? Or maybe someone else I know?

[He didn't want to get his hopes up but it was hard not to, that much obvious in the way his optics brightened a bit.]

[He's letting his fondness for the green mech make him careless, but he can't bring himself to correct it for now.]

Yes, temple drone. From the temple in which you awoke? They brief you on your situation on this planet. [Of course it wouldn't surprise him at all if Hound hadn't even listened.]

Not from the Lost Light, no.

Temple...

[He shakes his head slowly, looking confused.]

I woke up here, in this place. [Meaning the junk pile obviously.] I did a sweep of the area before broadcasting to see if I could contact anyone.

Oh....then....who are you?

That is unusual... [And made Mirage more than a bit hesitant.]

Just call me Fox for now. Do you have any markings on your person that were not there before? A glyph of sorts.

A glyph?

[Hound takes a moment to look himself over, turning his upper body some to peer at his arms then around at himself a bit more before shaking his head, focusing on the camera once more.]

Not that I can see. Is..that a bad thing?

[Interesting. Very interesting.]

I am not sure. It just seems that most of the inhabitants of this place thusfar have them.

That's...no that's not good then.

[Hound's visibly uncomfortable and worried now, looking around at all the junk and shifting some before his optics go to the camera again.]

Is there anyone that might have an answer? I'd really rather not get in trouble or anything.

Look on the bright side. No one has claimed you as their property.

As for an answer, you might want to speak to one of the First Forged themselves, if you can find one to contact.

Property? Is..are you someone's property? I'm not really sure what you mean by that...or what you mean by the First Forged exactly.

[Because it was all kind of hard to believe.]

Well, not exactly. But I have a mark on me that indicates I am to align myself with one of the First Forged-- the original Primes.

Interesting..

[This, in combination with what Vandal had told him is really really intriguing to Hound. His optics flicker in a way that Mirage will know is a clear sign that he's itching to get out and explore more.]

Don't let me keep you. Go see what there is to see, but stay away from the Badlands and watch your back.

[So like his Hound. So familiar and comforting even unintentionally. But... It wasn't. And he couldn't risk it.]

[Hound grins some, nodding as he lifts a hand and salutes the camera slightly.]

Right. Stay away from the Badlands. Got it. I'll be careful, don't worry, Fox!

..And thank you. I mean it.

You're welcome. If you need anything, keep an open comm.

I will!

[He smiles this time, rather brightly, waving slightly at the camera before he starts to cut it.]

Maybe I can find some interesting things to show Mirage when I get home.

[It's a small aside, said to himself more than anything as the connection closes, an almost wistful look on Hound's face there for a moment.]

Hound. It's Ultra Magnus.

I would like to see your arms, please.

Ultra Magnus, sir!

--Wait, my arms?

[Oh, this again. Hound hesitates before showing one arm then the next, his expression falling some.]

....This really is a bad thing isn't it?

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