[Video] [Under various locks]

[sword_redemption]

[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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[video][locked]

[sword_redemption]

I was thinking of keeping the video feed on. Maybe getting some kind of, I don't know, sensors that would relay the information.

[He's not good at the science part of this plan.]

I won't die, though, Ambulon. It'll be all right.

Re: [Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

...

[He's shocked. For once.]

No trail or anythin'?


She was supposed to just crash for a few days.

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

None we could find. Both Wing and Kagerou looked. And me.

...I know.

If something happened, though, why didn't she comm us? One of us at least?

[video][locked]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[DRIFT SERIOUSLY ARE YOU TRYING TO GIVE HIM A SPARK ATTACK]

No! No, that's--! [He grabs at his head] Drift, do you even hear what you're saying? Absolutely not. I don't care how confident you are, you're not going to face Tarn by yourself and risk getting your spark mutilated.

[serious glower] Do I have to call Wing to talk some sense into you? To make sure you don't try and pull off this suicidal stunt of yours?

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Of course not. It should be a group effort.

And... I'll try. I'll have her contact you when I get a hold of her.

[ooc: so yeah martha will comment here soon!]

[video][locked]

[sword_redemption]

[Ironic choice of words?]

Ambulon. We need the data. There's no other way to get it.

You're being...stubborn.

[He narrows his optics.] No. Don't. Contact. Wing.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

I think the reason she didn't comm ya is cause somethin' DID happen, Drift.

I think it's beyond her just up and leavin' at this point.

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

Yes. I know. We don't know what.

We're afraid it might be Prism.

[He twitches at the name, from his own experience with him.]

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[pendragon]

Then it sounds like we have all of the components we need.

[ She ignores the whole backup thing. Even if he was there, that'd likely be plenty. Saber wouldn't let herself get cornered to the point of needing more than one other there. ]

Let me know when I am needed.

[ Sounds like a good time to catch up on some rest, then. ]

Re: [Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

...Heard a few things about this Prism. 'Wave filled me in on that situation.

But why would he want Vandal?

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

Then you know.

[Drift shrugs.] Why did Prism want me? Or Kagerou? He told me it was to collect data.

[Which is why Drift automatically assumes now that datacollection must involve a near death experience.]

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Then you know how the system works better than any of us, Drift. How do these kidnappings usually work?

[video][locked]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

We will find another way. This is not--this is not the right way. We've just got to figure out what is.

[Don't you look at him like that, mister.] I will, if I must.

[video][locked]

[sword_redemption]

Well then, figure it out. Tell me a better way.

Because if someone dies by Tarn's hand, it's on your head.

[thxforthememories]

If he doesn't mind... It might work.

[video][locked]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[Oh, ouch.]

[But he doesn't look too shocked. Just kind of... looks down.]

I know.

But.

[big, heavy, exhausted sigh] There has to be a better way. There has to be something we can do without risking you or... [Just... kind of looks up, imploring] If I told you don't, would you listen? Even if I pleaded and begged you not to do this, would you still go through with it?

What I'm asking is... Does it matter, in the end, whether I agree or disagree?

[video]

[drpaperairplanesmd]

[HUFF HUFF HERE SHE IS]

You're Drift, then. [she looks serious] I got a call from someone by the name of Ambulon - said you wished to speak to me? He was brief; seemed busy and a little curt.

I was told my medical expertise was needed urgently. Is there a human injured or sick? How can I help?

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[copperkitty]

You know, we should probably train with each other for a bit, just so we don't end up getting in each other's way when we do face Tarn.

[GOOD IDEA RIGHT? Please say yes.]

[raceme]

I will ask around, perhaps Jetfire will be able to help.

True but...it still worries me.

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[raceme]

I haven't thought of that because no one was able to match my speed before. We should do it, yes.


[Best idea!]

[Video]

[winged_knight]

But if it's rumor it's better than nothing yes?

[He's grasping for anything, since he know so very little.]

You...don't? Just, period? No one has?

[Video]

[winged_knight]

There must be a better way to analysis of her trailer. We need someone with forensic knowledge.

...we have to do something. I'm not giving up. [Not that he has to tell you that Drift.]

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

It's not as good as actual evidence.

No. No one has. Ever. All we heard were stories. And they're enough.

[sword_redemption]

We do. We can't confront him until we know what his capabilities are.

[Drift frowns.] Me too. But we have to have faith in him.

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

I don't know. He just stumbled across me in the Junk Pile, and started asking if I wanted to help him.

[Wow that sounds incredibly stupid right now.] When his collector thing showed up the first thing it did was disable my comm.