re_alignment | [Video] [Under various locks]

[Locked to Wing, Kagerou, Fulcrum and anyone else that approached Drift during the Vandal-disappearance post. ]

[He looks concerned. It's been too long and he hasn't heard anything. ]

Any progress? Any clue we could go on?

We need a plan.

I'd thought...Tarn might have her. [There's a bad thought.] Because he's been here longer than he lets on. But. [He shakes his head.] He's, well, not subtle. If he had her, we'd know. [He both does and doesn't want confirmation about that theory. ]

[Locked to friends.]

[A tense smile.]

Tarn's here. He wants Ambulon. He's going to want me. Megatron said he'd talk to him but... [A rueful shrug.] I think it'd be better if we have another plan if that doesn't, well, work.

We need to protect Ambulon. And whoever else he might be after. [On that note. ]... has anyone seen Ultra Magnus lately? [Then again, Ultra Magnus, of all of them, probably stood the best chance of beating Tarn. So, right, Drift, that was a stupid worry.]

But we need a solution. A real one. Killing him might be only temporary--we've seen the dead return here. So we need...science or something. Something to neutralize him. Because no one should have to live in fear.

We need information. We need scientists. Let me know what information we need to find out about him.

[His mouth flattens, grimly. ] I'll get it. Just let me know what we need to find out.

((ooc: please feel free to threadjack each other and do IC planning stuff))

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[Sigh. ] It's not Deadlock.

I don't think so either. Did you find anything useful in her RIG?

Whatever.

Nothing that's gonna tell us who snagged her, or I would have said something already. She had it off probably when she was snatched.

[Drift shrugs. He's not going to let this get under his skin. He's been treated worse by his fellow Autobots, after all.]

Thank you, Fulcrum. If you find any clue or have an idea, I can count on you to let me know?

Why so suddenly friendly with me? And yeah, I will. You're a jerk, but you care about Vandal, so I guess that's enough.

Because Vandal is what matters. Not you, not me. If you aren't willing to put aside...whatever you have against me for Vandal's sake, then say so.

Wow, uh. Are you listening to anything I'm saying, or are you just hearing what you feel like hearing?

Right. [He shakes his head. This was the mech who started spouting off about some weird trial like it was Drift's fault last time he talked to him.]

Thank you for your help. Let's just. Hope Vandal's okay.

[Haha no that's okay we're done.]

[He needs to stop thinking about it. And just do it.]

If... if I had someone on standby. In case I had to send a distress signal -- It might be easier.

What do you need to know about Tarn to make that work?

Believe me, I don't want the responsibility. But someone has to do something to get us working together. [He gives an apologetic shrug. He wishes it were someone else--they'd get more help.]

He hasn't done anything yet but threaten and so it's not like there's anything the police can do, even if they could.

[Still, they both know Tarn wasn't one for idle threats.]

[He nods at that news: So Ambulon's (relatively) safe.]

There's a way we could figure out how it works.

[He doesn't want to go there, but it's a way.]

He might. That's a good point.
((ooc: also vague bc I don't even know where he ends up: jail?))

Tarn is...everything bad that the Decepticons became. Including that smug sort of righteousness.

That's why I left. [Oh hi, yes your friend here? Ex-Decepticon.]

He normally works with four others. Hopefully, they're not here. Other than that, well, it's mostly rumor. That he can kill with his voice. We're not sure exactly how it works. Yet.

...let's hope it doesn't come to that.

[He knows how it is.]

I'd be glad to. What do you need to know?

All we know is rumor. And no. You...uh, you don't survive the DJD.

[Drift frowns. He knows he's too slow to be any good.]

You could contact Wing? He's one of the best fighters we have. And he's fast. And he'd be glad to help.

It may not come to that, but I volunteer to learn more about this Tarn. I will leave the planning to those who know more.

[ She smiles confidently. After all, how else does one find out about their enemy than face them directly on the battlefield? And as far as killing one with their voice goes, that sounds like something her magic defense may help with. One doesn't know until they try. ]

Edited 2012-12-01 17:31 (UTC)

[Golly, this video sure seems important. Teddie is honored that Drift trusts him enough with such important information.

You know, if he were more responsible.]

I didn't follow any of that.

Well, it seems it's a group effort now. So the weight should be divided. Not that I'm complaining any. I just wish I could do more.

In regards to Tarn's powers? Again, I fear the only way we're going to get any details is if we put him under a scalpel while restrained and preferably offline. [Damn, leg, you scary.] Because I doubt anyone here will supply us with information.

Pharma... I can only hope.

(ooc: jail, yes! i'm responding to the log in a bit, and i'll be calling in drift for backup. will throw it at you on plurk when i do!)

[Ambulon kind of makes a surprised slash HOW COULD YOU slash well shit face at Drift's more grave conclusion. He clears his vocalizer and recomposes himself.] Yes, well... That's always been one of the possible outcomes. I just figured, try and... be a little more hopeful. [Or whatever.]

And... Is there any way I can help out in the search? I can move on foot, cover the ground. I should have some sort of weapon in my possession soon.

I'm not even 100% sure it could work since those cuff were made to stop Cybetronian from my universe but knowing as much as I can about Tarn won't hurt.

And I haven't seen Ultra Magnus in a bit, I tried to contact him but I couldn't. Do you think he's in danger?

[Sorry. Ex-Decepticon. He's not particularly polite about death.]

I'm trying. It's just...this doesn't look like she left. And we have no clues yet.

I don't...I don't know. And with Tarn around maybe you should stay safe yourself.

Don't worry about that.

maybe when the right time comes we could confuse him or trick him using our speed. I don't have a formal plan yet, sorry.

I don't think any of us know. Just rumors we've heard.

[He hesitates, then locks the feed.]

I can get us any data we need to know. I just need to know what it is we're looking for.

I understand. For a while, I've been thinking of the possibility. However, it's come to my attention I'm not the comforting type, so I thought I'd try. [And fail miserably.] I've played out scenarios in my mind for quite a while now, and... It all comes back to a dead end. More questions.

[He frowns. He'd tell Drift the same, but... Yeah. No. Not the same, really.] I would probably only hinder then, I guess. But if you could keep me updated, I'd very much appreciate it.

Please. Don't endanger yourself. You can see what you can find, but don't do anything, well...reckless. [Th-that's Drift's job.]

What were you thinking?

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