re_alignment | AUDIO;

To all of the new refugees:

I am Ultra Magnus. Second-in-command of the Lost Light, the duly appointed enforcer of the Tyrest Accord, second-in-command of the local law enforcement of this Cybertron, and one of the members of the law committee.

Many of you are arriving with concerns and questions, naturally. We understand; many of us are here to assist you. Should you find your questions unanswered, I will attempt to guide you. However, I will admit, there are many things I don't yet know, but I will work to find you an answer. The circumstances of your arrival have been curious. [And worrisome.]

Wing and Drift are offering a location for your temporary stay. Perhaps we could work on something slightly more personable for you in the future. That can be a project worth arranging if Haven's Hub does not have enough space.

To remaining citizens:

Blurr has begun a memorial service in regards those lost to us and the dead. If you wish to pay your respects, perhaps you should observe what he's done.

I am aware of First Aid's murder. I will investigate. I will find who was responsible. And they will be brought to justice. This is not a promise, it is a fact. A truth.

I request that you remain as helpful and welcoming to our new arrivals as much as you can be.

[Private to: FIRSTFORGED]

I have several questions, should any of you be available.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

No, no. Not concerned, nothing like that.

Did kinda promise Vandal we'd find who offlined First Aid, though. I know, I know, don't make promises you can't keep...

Then I fail to see the point of you mentioning my injuries.

I never make promises. Only truthful statements.

If you don't look out for yourself, you're going to wear down sooner or later.

Then I'll have to deal with problems like Overlord.

...well, aren't you mister perfect.

Few things can keep me down. I will make time for repairs when time is allowed, but considering that we only have about two individuals who can make those repairs right now? Time should be spent on others, not myself.

No. I am far from it.

Good point. You're reminding me of one-eye here a little. [more like, it's not hard to make Starscream look illogical]

I don't have any evidence for you on the First Aid front. But I can pull some Acolytes to alibi for me, if you want to cross me off your list.

I would rather you didn't compare me to him. [He gets where you're going with this, but being compared to a 'Con is uncool, man.]

Acceptable.

[Starscream's not high on his list of suspects, anyway.]

Wouldn't flatter either of you, I know.

Can you tell me what happened with Overlord?

To what degree?

Look - ...You understand responsibility. And I'm not just playing at it when I say I'm here to try to represent the Decepticons and prevent ...incidents. And like it or not, and boy do I really not like it, he's still a Decepticon, and I'm not not responsible for him just because I think he's wired all wrong.

I do understand.

And, whether I like it or not, you are part of the law committee.

Overlord tortured Perceptor, as you know. Perceptor was -- may currently still be -- without optics, arms, or legs when I saw him last. Others were maimed or slaughtered. Kagerou, McCrane, Fracas, and Wheeljack were all killed. When I confronted Overlord, I had assistance from Optimus Prime and Drift to a degree. Optimus was able to bait Overlord, and Drift was targeted on Perceptor's rescue.

Thereafter, I attacked Overlord directly. I took him down with Blurr's stasis cuffs when I had the opportune moment.

...Overlord baited me to kill him. Obviously, I did not.

[listens in silence, nodding along though it's not obvious from the audio.]

Anyone else would have really fragged him up.

I know.

[Magnus wanted to.]

So what's your opinion on the newbies?

Specify.

You think it's a good idea to keep a closer eye on them or the --[damn there's no way to lock this from the Firstforged] ...or our - erstwhile keepers. Because somebody here isn't in control of the situation and I would rather it not be us.

I'm not asking them direct. Mostly because I don't like having to patronize them.

I am more concerned about the Firstforged.

[He doesn't care if they see it, really.]

Point taken.

We'll need a contingency plan.

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