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[primianpolarity]

The video opens to white walls. What seems like the interior of Prima's temple, for anyone who's ever been there, but recognizable by design only. It's a room that's never been seen before by any Refugee.

In the background, voices can be heard murmuring. Some familiar, some not. One a deep, resonant growl - another smooth like oil. Prima's the one facing the camera, but behind him many of the other the Firstforged can be seen, apparently wrapping up a meeting of some sort...

...including one or two who haven't been seen before. One, wrapped in what looks like an energy sphere vanishes quickly in a flash of light, spacebridging away - of another, only a set of what look like steel, pleated wings are visible.

"We know many of you have questions about the...recent happenings," Prima begins, folding his hands behind him - the camera source seems to be from something other than his personal systems. "In the interest of efficiency, we invite you to ask them in a more direct manner."

"Remind me," an off-screen voice murmurs, utterly humorless, "To reinforce the defenses on my Temple. I don't want another one of your...creatures...messing up the place again."

Nexus, barely visible - even with his greater bulk - shrugs. "They're more than just 'creatures', and they're really not that bad, once you get to know 'em, I promise. So long as they're Marked..."

Prima briefly glances to the two arguing, then reaches forward to end the transmission.

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[vectorianpolarity]

Indeed. Were it up to him, he would remove the protections from all of you, and make you all his slaves.

I would certainly be interested in such schematics. Please, share them.

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[winged_knight]

[He shudders slightly, because to say that sounds less then pleasant is putting it lightly.]

Thank you then, for your continued protection and shelter. [He ducks his head respectfully.] Many of us would be willing to fight for this cause, against Unicron, and for our own safety, but we all need knowledge; to understand the threat, and direction; a place to efforts.

[He forwards the complete plans, or at least, everything Megatron gave him.]

He is eager to begin and will do so as soon as he has able resources. News of the eventual fate of the Glyphless inspires him, and if it would work...if it would allow them to escape here before becoming lost to Unicron's influence, then the effort certainly has great merit. [He cycles a vent.] I worry about hidden costs though...

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[vectorianpolarity]

Thank you for accepting it. [he smiles thinly - hard to really be cheerful, given the situation - but he seems to mean it.] It is...becoming obvious that perhaps more should be shared, but...

[and there's /something/ there, something that he seems about to elaborate upon, but he cycles his vents and doesn't-quite-shrug his wings]

...it is for another discussion. We have our reasons.

I think...that if they are removed from this world, able to leave, then there should be safety. [he's got his hand at his chin, now, clearly thinking aloud] We have not been able to remove one so unmarked from Unicron's influence entirely, but if they were safe in their previous dimensions before...and we could use it to assist in returning those who would...want to leave...

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I am concerned, however, if...it wasn't simply a matter of removing from the influence. If it would not be brought with them, back to their worlds. The descent...it is irreversible, and if that is so, removing them...may not be enough to save them.

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[winged_knight]

[Wing returns the smile--they are rare enough these days that he'll take any opportunity to--and tilts his head in that inquisitive way he often does.]

It's admittedly difficult, being preyed upon by and unseen, unrealized enemy. One we don't know how to fight or defend against. It breeds latent fear and helplessness.

I don't doubt you and your brothers have reasons for your hesitation in sharing. But eventually that fear will wear us thin.

[He leaves it at that; hoping, trusting, that a more appropriate time will come.]

If Unicron's influence acts as a kind of taint...then spreading it to other dimensions would be a concern. [HE sighs. He doesn't like that notion much.] I suppose there's no way to truly test which theory is correct?