re_alignment | [Video] DJD PSA: The Royal “We”

[The video starts with a neck up image of a guy that has DECEPTICON for a FACE. Well, that's never a good sign. And depending on Tarn's naughty list, things might just get a little worse (for you). But hey! At least he's playing some classy music in the background.]

I'd like to interrupt everyone getting along so well with one another to bring you this message: This is the DJD.

For those of you who don't know our work, I suggest you ask someone more familiar with the role we play. Someone like the medic Ambulon. [The name positively rolls off his tongue.] I believe you can find him in 'Nexus Prime's' quadrant.

[Kids, this is what happens when you don't lock your link posts; someone's liable to spam Ctrl + F. Sometimes those people have lists. Sometimes they're predators.]

Furthermore, if any of you would like to report a Decepticon that has transgressed, my door is always open and any reports will be investigated. You may contact me at this frequency.

[Deadlock, Overlord, you'll notice he hasn't mentioned your names. Feel free to feel safe.]

And, Pharma, I would like a word.

To the rest of you, I look forward to your cooperation. Some of you will be hearing from me shortly.

[The music stops. There's a moment of silence where it's just Tarn's mask and his glowing eyes staring at the camera. Two seconds later and then the video cuts.]

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What you see is the logical extension of what you agree (was and) is necessary.

Now on whose shoulders do you place the blame of allowing our war to become what it has, Wing?

[Yeah, he knows who you are. Thanks, Link.]

The logical extension? Are we that naturally warlike? What was the golden age then? A fluke? Even Megatron disliked what became of the war, how can you condone it?

[He can't even imagine someone being okay with the destruction of their own homeworld. What are you?]

There are a lot of factors, but primarily it lies with the factions. There's a reason I'm neither.

You make it sound like the Golden Age was a utopia. If that's what you've been told, then I'm afraid that you've been deceived.

[See what he did there? Hah! ~~Tarn stahp~~]

I condone the actions Megatron deems needed. Until he sees fit to declare victory, I stand behind the steps we take.

So long as there is the need to bear arms, so long as Megatron retains his weapon, so long as there are those that oppose him -- the war will be necessary. And I will do my duty to support the cause.

But for those who stray, well... [There's a smile in his words as he trails off.]

[What is he, Wing? He's the most dangerous kind of zealot.]

[As I casually pretend I know what I'm talking about.]

You make it sound like an era without war is all it takes to create utopia.
[He happens to know it takes more than that.]

So you blindly follow your leader and his ordinances. Without question.

[He shakes his head.]

You've not learned anything from the war. Or from Megatron.

[His helm tilts and by the way the red blades of his forearms flash into view, he's crossed them over his chest.] Tell me about the cause.

[Because Wing knows all about zealotry.]

A world where violence is not only no longer necessary, but unfathomable, and the word itself has lost all meaning; a world without a conceivable reason to carry a weapon... that is a utopia worth striving for.

[See? He's not such a bad guy, Wing!
Later you might find it a bit ironic to hear this from someone who's day job IS violence... but!]

As much as I enjoy discourse on the finer points of political ideology, I prefer my discussions to be in person. Why not join me so we can continue this more personably?

Edited 2012-12-11 06:54 (UTC)

But you can't extinguish the potential for conflict in a free-willed people. [Commendable goals, if unrealistic.]

And I know for a fact that it is possible to achieve utopian existence, within the presence of weapons. If anything, the knowledge and respect for what violence is capable of, paired with the wisdom to avoid it, is paramount.

[Not so much ironic as...crazy in the cortex.]

I certainly would Tarn, if I knew with utter certainty that I would leave the conversation as free from harm as I entered it. [A beat.] It'd be interesting to compare your viewpoint to similar discourse I've had with Megatron though.

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You don't trust me.

[He chuckles -- and golly, is it a pleasant, warm sound.]

As this is not yet a society where I can allow myself to forsake my impressive double fusion canon, and knowing neither you, nor your intentions-- I'm afraid I can't promise that.

[You know, he brings up a totally fair and equitable point here, buddy. Kind of a jerk thing on your behalf insinuating he might not play nice.
Excuse you.]

Does this shock you? How often do you earn trust Tarn?

[Wow, what a pleasant sound. It's a shame such a merry sound belongs to this guy.]

I do prefer to judge people based on my own experience with them, not on the brand they wear, their past deeds, or what others have told me.

But frankly, the sheer number of individuals who have warned me about you--isolated instances of said warnings I'll add--vastly outweighs even the precautions I was given regarding Overlord.

Thus...I think reserving our interaction for the Link, for now, is a sensible compromise.

[Maybe not the politest of things no, but see? It's not like you don't have a chance to earn his trust!]

Hardly. And I wasn't asking for yours.

[Could a guy that sounds THIS GOOD really be THAT bad? Maybe people're just exaggerating.]

[And splendid, word's getting around that the DJD have come to town.]

We haven't even done anything yet and it seems you've already passed your judgment. So be it.

[And indulgent shrug]

Now, did you have any other hypocritical drivel to share, or are we done here?

[Video] DJD PSA: The Royal “We”

Don't make me quote Megatron. I can't write poems. /Sob /Plagiarises

Ooooh spare me, please! D:

Megatron, Magatron, burning bright / in the forests of the night

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OH MY GOD, OH NO YOU DIDN'T /DODGES A BULLET, SERIOUSLY

HEY IT'S A THING WING DOES: Hey your philosophy sucks, here have a new one!

Yeah, well, your face sucks. But don't worry, he knows where you can get a new one.

At least he has a face. Yours is going out of style.

You're so shallow, Wing. A mech isn't just skin deep, y'know...