Audio file to Wheeljack
[There's the sound of rustling trees and a couple of birds in the background, so Wing is probably out in the Southern Forests. Likely in his little cluster of buildings.]
Hello, Wheeljack.
[There's a pause, as if Wing isn't quite sure what to say. When he does find his voice again, it's light; thoughtful.]
I'll do us both the courtesy of not speaking as if I'm already gone. Rather, I think I would've liked to say this to your face, but I doubt I could; so this will have to do.
First of all, I want to thank you, from the core of my spark, for all you've done for me. You've opened yourself and your home up to those in need and there is nothing more worthy of anyone's gratitude and appreciation than that. I can only hope that you hold tight to that kindness- that the love in your spark remains bright and never fades. You should keep it with you always and hold your head high; for in compassion there is strength... and you are one of the strongest mechs I've had the pleasure of knowing.
You are... [A short pause.] ...who I've always wanted to be.
[He shifts and there's the sound of a slow exhale from his vents.]
When the Labyrinth came to me, it showed me things I... didn't want to see. Things I had been running from, even here. I believe that it weighed me against my weakness and found me lacking. I knew it was right, but I didn't know how to accept it. I didn't know how to reconcile my mistakes. I thought going home for a while might help me understand, but... it didn't.
This place- Nautilus- is what I've been searching for my entire life. I want to be worthy of having it, but I don't think I am yet. I thought I was when I Woke, but perhaps I was here only to be shown that I wasn't.
There is no shame in admitting ones mistakes. There is no weakness in saying, "I was wrong." Nautilus has reminded me of this and it rings all the truer now as I say these words.
I'll be going back to Sleep soon. I can't ignore it any longer. I have to stop running. I think that's why I was here... to learn something. From the City. From those who have already been taught. You've shown me what I could be, Wheeljack and I hope... one day I can live up to that.
I will miss you and everyone here, but I go with fond thoughts and warm memories and with all that I have, I thank you.
[The audio ends.]
Hello, Wheeljack.
[There's a pause, as if Wing isn't quite sure what to say. When he does find his voice again, it's light; thoughtful.]
I'll do us both the courtesy of not speaking as if I'm already gone. Rather, I think I would've liked to say this to your face, but I doubt I could; so this will have to do.
First of all, I want to thank you, from the core of my spark, for all you've done for me. You've opened yourself and your home up to those in need and there is nothing more worthy of anyone's gratitude and appreciation than that. I can only hope that you hold tight to that kindness- that the love in your spark remains bright and never fades. You should keep it with you always and hold your head high; for in compassion there is strength... and you are one of the strongest mechs I've had the pleasure of knowing.
You are... [A short pause.] ...who I've always wanted to be.
[He shifts and there's the sound of a slow exhale from his vents.]
When the Labyrinth came to me, it showed me things I... didn't want to see. Things I had been running from, even here. I believe that it weighed me against my weakness and found me lacking. I knew it was right, but I didn't know how to accept it. I didn't know how to reconcile my mistakes. I thought going home for a while might help me understand, but... it didn't.
This place- Nautilus- is what I've been searching for my entire life. I want to be worthy of having it, but I don't think I am yet. I thought I was when I Woke, but perhaps I was here only to be shown that I wasn't.
There is no shame in admitting ones mistakes. There is no weakness in saying, "I was wrong." Nautilus has reminded me of this and it rings all the truer now as I say these words.
I'll be going back to Sleep soon. I can't ignore it any longer. I have to stop running. I think that's why I was here... to learn something. From the City. From those who have already been taught. You've shown me what I could be, Wheeljack and I hope... one day I can live up to that.
I will miss you and everyone here, but I go with fond thoughts and warm memories and with all that I have, I thank you.
[The audio ends.]