re_alignment | [[inevitable] Video

[Before, Ambulon's shoddy red-white paint job mostly consisted of scratches, patches, and a few grooves. Now, however, most of his true colors are showing through on his chest and down his right arm, splattered with chipping white. Been too busy, too stressed, not caring anymore - whatever you wish to believe, as it's probably a likely combination of all three. Nonetheless, he does look stressed, if not irritated, annoyed, and... a little scared.]

I'm not sure who I go to for this specific request, but I am in need of a weapon. I don't suppose we have any of those lying around? [He's too on edge to even smirk at his own weak joke.] I don't even think we have any rules on firearm possession on this Cybertron, so I like to believe I don't have to trudge through paperwork in order to get one. [The hesitation is an unspoken "I'll steal something if I must."]

I figure, however, that those who possess the means of attaining a weapon would be those affiliated with the local law enforcement.

I'd really prefer going about this the more "legal" way, instead of resorting to the black market - or the equivalent here - or speaking to the Firstforged. Considering the fact there are psychopaths still running rampant, I doubt they'd offer much in way of protection. [The word burns with embarrassment.]

[a beat]

Also, I highly recommend avoiding Tarn. And for the police officers - if you do attempt to apprehend him, you'd best do so in an organized pack with all the force you've got. [He's not gonna admit you'd probably fail, however, because that's not good mojo.]

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[Sorry, Ambulon but....]

I'm not sure how a weapon you're unfamiliar with will help.

[WHINE DRIFT YOU'RE NOT HELPIIINNGG]

It's not as if I've never handled a weapon before. The basics and precautions should be enough, depending on the firearm. Your swords, however; no, I wouldn't make very good usage of those. Besides just flat out stabbing and using them like knives.

Besides, I'd rather have some form of protection than none at all.

Then do what you do well. There's more than one way of fighting back, Ambulon. If we could find a way to render his power harmless, it would help a lot of us, not just you.

[Drift is nervous. Not for himself, but for Wing.]

[frown] I'm more than happy - more than happy - to use my skills and fight in a way that benefits not only myself, but others as well. But until then, I need something to ensure that gets done.

Do you have any suggestions?

You need protection. Not just a weapon.

[Thinking like a Decepticon, Ambulon?] They're different.

Well, we have an edge. [Someone's been monitoring the post. ] He doesn't know what females are, Ambulon.

[Old habits die hard, man.]

I don't... [sigh] I need to--to learn how to protect myself. Even if that requires handling a bazooka for the first time. I'd rather not involve others, though I know what you're saying is... I know you're... [He pauses to grab at his head and just gives a very angry AUGH. Ambulon takes a moment to look away and then he just... goes still and quiet and looks back.] You're the fighter; I'm not. I suppose it's only logical I follow your instructions.

... And what are you implying with the "female" logic?

[Tell Drift about it.]

I'm just saying, it doesn't have to be you, alone. Not when you could be doing something else.

[He pauses.] See? We all thought that Tarn knew everything. Rumor was he read everyone's files, every entry, every detail.

[You with him? Yes? No?]

Arcee. She was an experiment of Jhiaxus. He should know that.

What else doesn't he know? [It's not much, but it's something.]

All right, so he doesn't know everything. But my knowledge on Tarn is limited as well. If I could create something that disabled his abilities, I would do so in a sparkpulse. But I need the stats, the information. Unless there is someone here who could easily take care of him.

I'd place bets on one of the Firstforged. He's powerful, but no, Tarn's not a god. Yet I can't trust them. Not until push comes to shove do they actually seem to take action. Even then they seem... indifferent, almost. As if they'd rather let things play out and see what happens. Observers. If the results don't suit them, they step in.

Yes, I may be focusing on weapons here. But you can't talk reason to Tarn. You can't use logic to wind him down. And it wouldn't be the first time medical science has contributed to building weapons.

Using his ignorance as a weapon is one thing, but knowing how to do so... I couldn't tell you. Not now. But I'm more than happy to figure something out. Until then, just knowing I have a way to stay alive to do so would be nice.

[DR. FLUSTERED M.D.]

So we need to learn more about how he does it.

[That's the sound of Drift thinking something stupid.]

I wouldn't count on the First Forged. For any of this.

We'll think of something. He's alone, Ambulon. He doesn't have any back up. You do.

[NO DRIFT NO]

[But he gets a slight smile at that] That's nice to know. [Given Pharma turning on him and then First Aid dying on him once and sob.]

I fear more so for you. I think, of all the ex-Decepticons he'll come after first, it will be you at the very top of the list. Yet... You're a skilled fighter. I just wish I could be more idealistic in telling you your chances were even.

Then again, who knows. He's been singled out of his pack. There's also an advantage we have.

But, you won't do anything brash, will you? Like, try and take him on by yourself? [HARD STARE]

[Is Drift that dumb/heroic?]

Let me worry about that.

[A nod.] He's alone. We can find a way to exploit that.

No. I wouldn't do that....for Wing's sake.

[You're the one that likes to party in the Badlands, mister!]

I'd like you to think that I have your back as well, you know. So you don't have to worry about everything on your own. Even when it comes to protecting Wing. [sigh] We stick together, right?

[He does have a sort of death wish. It's a Wrecker thing.]

Good. It'd be good to know someone's taking care of Wing. If....[Yeah he doesn't want to go there.]

I'd like to think we take care of each other. Including you. Even if one day you do or say something that gives me reason to strap you to a medical berth in order to save your life.

[HAHA SPEAKING OF WHICH]

Ambulon. I can take care of myself.

But thank you.

[You'll have to catch him first :3]

[:3 HAHA then he sent blurr on his ass]

I know you're a big 'bot and I know you can hold up your end in a fight, but that doesn't make you immune to getting your aft handed to you. So, yes, I'm concerned, and think that you do warrant some looking after and fretting.

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