Oh, we're not all mad here!
Alexis gets...situated.
ALEXIS : *Alexis quickly slips out of Wildrider's room and at once is overtaken by how BIG the corridor is. She immediately goes for the wall to travel along it. With a sinking feeling, she wonders how she would escape this madhouse if she were to try*
ELITA-ONE: *Elita is taking a stroll down the halls. She's finished cleaning the rust in her room, and scrubbing blood off Soundwave's floor, so she's actually covered in blood! Yay Alexis!*
ALEXIS : *Alexis squeaks and ducks against the wall, trying to hide from the very tall and blood-soaked robot coming near*
ELITA-ONE: *she blinks down at the unfamiliar human and smiles at her.* You're new. What's your name?
ALEXIS : *Alexis gawps up at her* A-A-lexis.
ELITA-ONE: I'm Elita. *she looks mildly confused* How did you get here and how did you find out about us?
ALEXIS : Internet. ...Wildrider brought me over.
ELITA-ONE: Interesting. Well, you are here now, there's no sense in worrying. *she's somewhat talking to herself, then she looks at Alexis again and kneels* So. How do you like it so far?
ALEXIS : *She seems nice, despite the...blood* Wildrider is very bi-polar and....well, that's all I really know. He didn't show me much.
ELITA-ONE: Ah. Well, he is a Stunticon and not known for his sanity.
ALEXIS : What's a Stunticon?
ELITA-ONE: They are a group of Decepticons. Not so nice actually, however did you stumble on them?
ALEXIS : He found me online. Uhhh, then he came to my apartment and took me here.
ALEXIS : I don't know WHAT'S going on.
ELITA-ONE: Ah. Well. I see. That wasn't terribly nice of him.
ELITA-ONE: You shouldn't be afraid of us though if you are.
ELITA-ONE: We won't hurt you.
ALEXIS : Oh, good. The Springer guy seemed nice, and Thtaintfriendly seemed...sort of friendly. Figures I'd act stupid and get nabbed by the single robot internet stalker.
ELITA-ONE: Springer... *growls slightly but straightens* Yes. He is actually very nice. You will like him I think. The other is Starscream and he's rather unfriendly most of the time. I'm surprised you think he's nice.
ALEXIS : Yeah, but I like how he talks. He sounds like a nerd with street cred. *chuckles, a little* Uhm, Wildrider doesn't kill humans, does he?
ELITA-ONE: Heh. Yeah, he is, somewhat. *she holds a hand out for Alexis to climb on, talking down to the girl feels impolite.* Wildrider doesn't hurt those he likes. *nice dodge, Elita!*
ALEXIS : *Alexis appreciates the option of climbing on instead of being yanked up inconsiderately, and grabs hold of her thumb for balance* He has weird ways of showing it. So, Stunticons? What are you?
ELITA-ONE: *she curls her hand around the girl, and it should be a tad obvious she's much smaller than Wildrider.* I'm the leader of a small squad of femmes, and third in command of the Autobots.
ALEXIS : Ah right. Autobots. *the smaller height is...a little less intimidating* You guys are the nicer ones, I hear.
ALEXIS : Who's second in command?
ELITA-ONE: Most of us are, anyway. *she strolls slowly, not wanting to scare her* Jazz is second in command.
ALEXIS : *Alexis settles into her hand, almost laying down in the palm* And....the Prime one is first, right?
ELITA-ONE: Yes. He is. *there's only the tiniest hint of coolness in her voice at Optimus, a hint at something very old. She may or may not be still a little annoyed at being left on Cybertron with Shockwave for four million years.*
ALEXIS : *Shockwave is on YouTube :D* *Alexis is quiet for a minutes, then slumps pathetically* ...this is the weirdest day.
ELITA-ONE: *Elita pauses momentarily at that statement how so?*
ALEXIS : I've always wanted to meet you guys...but I didn't want some creep to trick me into coming here! *she buries her face*
ELITA-ONE: *Ack. Elia doesn't know what to do, so her holo appears slowly next to Alexis* Ah...well...*gingerly pats the girl*
ALEXIS : *she slumps a little more under the pets*
ALEXIS : ...you're nice though.
ELITA-ONE: *the holo pulls her knees under herself to give Alexis a hug* Well, someone can take you home if you'd like. We won't force you to stay.
ALEXIS : Hmmmm.
ALEXIS : *she hugs back*
ELITA-ONE: Its up to you.
ELITA-ONE: And where are you staying?
ALEXIS : ....let's just keep walking for a little bit. And I'm staying with him. *quickly* He hasn't hurt me or anything. He's just crazy.
ALEXIS : You know, weird.
ELITA-ONE: *she keeps walking, but leaves her holo who is frowning with Alexis* Are you sure you want to stay with him?
ALEXIS : *she shrugs*
ALEXIS : .....want to hear something really wrong?
ELITA-ONE: Uh, alright.
ALEXIS : I'm not sure I want to go home just yet. *a guilty look crosses over Alexis' face and she looks away*
ELITA-ONE: Why is that wrong? *confusion* Jeff likes it here, he keeps coming back. And the Lennox's were here for a while and they visit frequently.
ALEXIS : Because I was kidnapped and I think I'm supposed to be calling 911.
ALEXIS : *looks uncomfortable* Do you think I have Stockholm Syndrome?
ELITA-ONE: *she raises a metallic brow* I think you are simply curious. If you had this Syndrome you would be lusting for Wildrider. *amused*
ALEXIS : *looks horrified at that*
ALEXIS : .....it's just...
ALEXIS : You know...
ELITA-ONE: *waits for her to talk*
ALEXIS : I mean--I'vewantedtomeet you guysforlike almostayear nowandIdon'twantto walk awayandloseitallnow that...you know... I LOVE YOU GUYS!
ALEXIS : I follow you in the newspapers and I collect all of them and I always wanted to meet you, because I'm a big fan.
ALEXIS : My life is really boring.
ELITA-ONE: *kerblink* Ah. I don't think I realized how ...well known we actually are.
ALEXIS : I don't know--I mean, it could be me. I just...ughh. There's a reason I still haven't gone to college yet. *this sounds like there should be more sentences around it, but Alexis is too caught up in talking to pay it attention*
ALEXIS : I guess what I'm saying is I think you guys are awesome. ....can I have an autograph?
ELITA-ONE: A..what...wait...slow down! *Elita's voice is amused and her holo holds up her hands in bewilderment.* Autograph?
ALEXIS : *Alexis' guilty discomfort gives way to red-faced embarrassment* Uhm...yeah...
ALEXIS : A signature to prove that I met you.
ELITA-ONE: You...*/searching/* Want me to sign a piece of paper or an equivalent?
ELITA-ONE: *Elita is so amused by this!* Alright.
ALEXIS : *Her eyes widen in happy surprise* Really?
ELITA-ONE: Sure. I don't mind.
ELITA-ONE: Do you have a ....writing utensil?
ALEXIS : ...uh...no. *deflates*
ALEXIS : Uh, I can get it later. But you'll give me one?
ELITA-ONE: *she smiles and nods* Certainly. If you like I can get the other femmes to sign it as well.
ALEXIS : *big eyes* ....yes. I would like that. Very much.
ELITA-ONE: Alright, then I will take care of that for you.
ALEXIS : Oh wow. I'm posting this on my blog.
ELITA-ONE: *lifts a brow* Oh? And what will you say?
ALEXIS : That I got your autographs. *smiling widely*
ELITA-ONE: Mmmm. *well that wouldn't be much of a problem, who would believe her except others like her? Plus, she has no actual proof that actual robots signed their names.* I see. Have you friended all of us then?
ALEXIS : Uh, yeah. *>>*
ALEXIS : I did that before Wildrider showed up.
ELITA-ONE: Oh, I see. Well, then you know what's going on then. Mostly.
ALEXIS : ....sort of.
ELITA-ONE: Right. *smile* Well, Welcome to the Ark!
ALEXIS : Welcome? *looks around nervously, as if she's looking doubtful. Whatever is going on in her head, she shoves it aside and smiles* Thank you.
ALEXIS : I can leave when I want though, right? If I ask?
ELITA-ONE: Of course you can. Has Wildrider told you different?
ALEXIS : Uh, don't worry about it. I'll...figure out that one.
ELITA-ONE: ....
ELITA-ONE: Are you certain?
ALEXIS : I don't want to push his buttons. But he can't stop me, right? I could just come to you?
ELITA-ONE: Of course you can come to me. If you have /any/ problems from him, you let me know.
ALEXIS : Okay. Thank you. He was acting really scary.
ALEXIS : I think he...
ALEXIS : *she considers*
ELITA-ONE: He....?
ALEXIS : I think he thinks I'm like a dog or something.
ELITA-ONE: What?
ALEXIS : Like a pet. *she frowns*
ELITA-ONE: Interesting...and you said he hasn't hurt you?
ALEXIS : No.
ALEXIS : But he seems to like freaking me out.
ELITA-ONE: He probably does. He's not quite right in the head.
ALEXIS : I noticed. You said all the Stunticons are like that?
ELITA-ONE: Insane? Yes, quite. As are most of the Constructi- well. Most Decepticons aren't quite right, actually.
ALEXIS : He said Megatron married Prime, though. He didn't look happy.
ALEXIS : Er...not married. But it sounded like that was what he meant. I forgot the real word.
ELITA-ONE: Who didn't look happy? Wildrider? Not many are pleased at that union. And you are speaking of being bonded.
ALEXIS : Yeah, that.
ALEXIS : Isn't Megatron a Decepticon?
ELITA-ONE: Yes.
ALEXIS : *and cue confusion*
ELITA-ONE: *slight smile* That is what ended the war, that particular union.
ALEXIS : *uh oh--cue romantic look crossing Alexis' face*
ELITA-ONE: Not many were pleased. Several left the Autobot and Decepticon ranks.
ALEXIS : Ah...
ALEXIS : *she nods thoughtfully*
ELITA-ONE: They viewed the war as being started over a petty lovers spat, which is slightly true.
ELITA-ONE: Arcee is still a neutral.
ALEXIS : Oh, I know her!
ELITA-ONE: She is one of my squad. She still follows me without question most of the time.
ALEXIS : So I'll get her autograph too.
ELITA-ONE: Yes.
ALEXIS : *Alexis reclines against the hand and hugs the thumb a bit, ignoring the holo* I like you. You're a nice robot.
ELITA-ONE: *the holo suddenly disappear and Elita looks down at her with a bemused expression on her face* Well, thank you. *even covered in blood Elita's a charmer!*
ALEXIS : You're welcome. Uhm, could you carry me back when it's time....I have no idea where I am.
ELITA-ONE: Certainly. If you like, I think Chip might have a map of the base.
ALEXIS : Okay. That's good.
ELITA-ONE: *smile!* Well, I suppose whenever you want to return to your room let me know. Just make sure that you let me know if you have any issues with Wildrider.
ALEXIS : I guess now..
ELITA-ONE: *nods and heads back the way she'd come, towards Wildrider's room*
ALEXIS : Thanks.
ELITA-ONE: *it doesn't take her long to reach the room, she has a destination instead of simply strolling* Of course. *she kneels down, opening her hand to let Alexis down*
ALEXIS : *Alexis slides down*
ALEXIS : Thanks.
ELITA-ONE: Anytime *she stands and smiles, catching a glimpse of herself. Hmm. Time for a rinse in the wash racks!*
ALEXIS : *she straightens her shirt and waves*
ELITA-ONE: *Elita gives her a nod and heads off towards the wash racks, determined to get thew blood off*
ALEXIS : *Alexis knocks on the door nervously*
WILDRIDER: *the door flies open, and a nice and drunk Wildrider blinks blearily down at her* dfghyujuijk.
ALEXIS : *Alexis peers up at him. It's like dad! D8*
WILDRIDER: *he moves to let her in without saying a word*
ALEXIS : *she straightens her shirt again, squares her shoulders--slightly--and walks in*
ALEXIS : Uhm. Hi.
WILDRIDER: *the door slams behind her and he flops on his berth peering down at her* did ya meet anyone?
ALEXIS : I, uh, met Elita.
ALEXIS : She carried me around.
WILDRIDER: *he's not known for his patience* Carried you around?
ALEXIS : She carried me around and talked to me.
WILDRIDER: Ah. *grimaces, ew femmes. Then again Elita is alright...*
ALEXIS : Yeah. So....that's what happened.
WILDRIDER: Sounds great. *boring more like it*
WILDRIDER: Did you see what I got you?
WILDRIDER: *Pleased with himself*
ALEXIS : Oh, I'm looking right now! *fake smile*
ALEXIS : *she goes to the bed where her presents are waiting. Maybe they'll be alright....*
ALEXIS : *or maybe not.*
ALEXIS : ....Oh. Thank you. Wildrider. ...
ALEXIS : *He got her a ball of string, catnip, a dog collar, and crackers?*
WILDRIDER: *yep he sure did!*
WILDRIDER: Isn't it SHINY?
WILDRIDER: *grinning sadistically* Try it on, see if it fits!
ALEXIS : *she looks at him in horror*
ALEXIS : It's...it's a ...DOG collar.
WILDRIDER: But its pink and shiny! Do you not like it? *his expression doesn't change, but his tone does*
ALEXIS : *she frowns a bit but tries it on, with a small measure of trouble*
ALEXIS : I...do like pink... >>
WILDRIDER: *grins now that she has it on* Nice.
ALEXIS : *almost grimaces at his expression* Ok, I'm going to take it off now.
ALEXIS : Thank you!
WILDRIDER: Off?
ALEXIS : Yes. Humans don't wear collars. *well, not usually*
WILDRIDER: *he looks upset* But it's for you.
ALEXIS : ....*drops her hands* Thanks.
WILDRIDER: *beams, for a deadly Stuntie he looks a lot like a kid who just got a puppy*
ALEXIS : *......ugh. Meanwhile, she stands there looking like someone who just had their puppy die right in front of them*
ALEXIS : *and then they put her in a collar*
WILDRIDER: *he smirks at her with a hint of a leer*
ALEXIS : *8(*
WILDRIDER: *he points to the rest* I didn't know what you are used to eating. I can get more if you need it.
ALEXIS : *tugs at the collar numbly* I'll...make you a list? *Veggies. Rice. Fish. Chicken. Fruit. Tacos. You know, FOOD?*
pinkbikerbot0 : Okay! *he actually looks pleased to help but there's always a hint of malice in his eyes*
ALEXIS : *she plops down on the bed and randomly messes with the string*
WILDRIDER: *oooh goody she's playing with it!*
ALEXIS : *yes. she is. :/*
WILDRIDER: *he shifts slightly on his berth, he is drunk to be honest*
ALEXIS : *she notices. She gets a little braver and says:* Uhm...I didn't know robots could get...drunk? *she actually cocks her head a little*
WILDRIDER: *he blinks at her slowly* On energon.
WILDRIDER: Not...what you do.
ALEXIS : What's energon?
WILDRIDER: What fuels us. *he laughs* if you think about it its almost like you drinkin' blood. Its what fuels us.
ALEXIS : *She almost says "Like a vampire" but ...so doesn't.* Oh. I see. I guess like a car needs fuel.
WILDRIDER: Kinda, yeah. Theres different levels. Crusher makes high grade. Its good stuff. *shifts and there's a loud creaking as his plates shift and settle*
ALEXIS : *it's especially loud if you're not a big robot* Sounds yummy, I guess.
WILDRIDER: It is. You should try it.
ALEXIS : That might make me sick.
WILDRIDER: Jeff tried it. Then again I hear he's not known for bein' bright.
ALEXIS : I've noticed.
ALEXIS : *she looks away casually*
WILDRIDER: *he stares at her for a minute, attempting to contemplate her actions*
WILDRIDER: You met the pitspawn, then? *meaning Jeff*
WILDRIDER: *he doesn't remember, he's drunk!*
ALEXIS : Uh, yeah. He seems harmless.
WILDRIDER: He's /human/. *Wildrider's tone is one of disgust*
ALEXIS : I know. I'm one too.
WILDRIDER: Eh. *Wildrider shrugs, he clearly doesn't regard her as a human*
ALEXIS : .... *she lays down*
WILDRIDER: *watches her with a slight leer*
ALEXIS : *she smiles in what she hopes is a pleasant but yet NOT INTERESTED expression*
WILDRIDER: *he flips over and rumbles, feeling rather drowsy*
ALEXIS : *whew*
WILDRIDER: *shifts but is generally silent*
ALEXIS : *she eats a few crackers and snuggles into the bed*