[[inevitable] Video | LOCKED from Tarn]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[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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[megaton]

Sometimes violence is necessary.

Right now is not one of those times. [It isn't like he has a surplus of Decepticons to feed to Tarn.]

So what is your plan of action?

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Yes, well, what they do is hardly necessary.

[sigh] As it currently stands, attaining something for protection, and then... Go from there. I'm not really sure, to be honest. If I am to fight Tarn, alone, I know I wouldn't survive. I'm being realistic, not a defeatist, here. However, in a large group of numbers... Maybe. Either way, if we were to engage in a fight, we'd need a plan of action first.

[he just growls and grabs at his head] Dammit! I'm a doctor, not a tactician!

Best. Line. Ever.

[megaton]

Is it?

[He's noticed something lately.] Because they seem incredibly effective at seeding fear.

[It's not a bad plan that you have, however.] Find a group, as you say. Stay with them. I will talk with Tarn.

Eheheheheheheh

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[HMPH] If the roles were... [Nevermind, just--]

I think you're about the only one he'd listen to. Yet I have a feeling that not even you could stop him from continuing his slaughtering.

Eheheheheheheh

[megaton]

If the roles were reversed?

If I were being hunted for my actions?

[He laughs.] Yes, I understand. I have been there, as it were.

Which is why I'll be talking with him. [He's curious about Tarn. So, so curious...] You're useful to me. I want to reward this...

Even if you're right, in a way. He doesn't need to be stopped. He probably cannot be stopped. But that isn't my intention. [He smirks.]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[embarrassed sigh] Hence "nevermind".

Do what you think is right, then. Because you're a Megatron that seems to have a grasp on right and wrong still. I just pray that this helps you see what sort of madness this entire war has wrought.

[megaton]

It has been very educational, yes.

But we will see. Tarn seems keen on the written word, so perhaps all I need to do is give him better guidelines for his work.

Sanction certain aspects, so to speak, while denying others.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Then I'm praying even harder that you know what you're doing.

[pause] Are you going to ask him to exclude certain ex-Decepticons from his torture and death games? [He's not speaking about himself here.]

[megaton]

Asking him to exclude the mechs who are useful to my cause while going after others? [His smirk has a lovely pointed tooth.] Others who might, say, be disruptive or like to Lord Over things?

[With capital letters of great intent.]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I think you may just have the right idea. If we'r--some of us are lucky, they might just destroy one another.