016 [Event]

[defiant_rage]

What blight is this? I have not seen such a remarkable taint since the parasite laid seige to my troops. On that note, where I am from, there are things in the universe beyond even my race's understanding. When we encounter them, we do not dare interfere with their workings... we let those who are suited for the task, the holy San'Shyuum, to do

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[heavyweaponsbot]

No. What happened?

[defiant_rage]

The rodents on this deck have gone wild. They're attacking me, defending a strange statue that I haven't seen before.

[Ripa... doesn't sound all too concerned, really. Hard for rats--even giant rabid rats-- to be a problem with all his armor.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

. . .

We have a rodent infestation? How long has that been going on?

[He'll process the rest in a second.]

[defiant_rage]

I do not know. They have not bothered me before this.

[heavyweaponsbot]

Eugh... Should exterminate the lot of them...

Hmnf. Not now. What is this about a statue?

[defiant_rage]

I don't recognize the species, so I'm assuming it's something from human lore. Made out of marble, with a sign saying that it must be fed bread and milk every two weeks.

[Ripa snorts.]

Says that something "horrible" will happen if not.

[heavyweaponsbot]

Sounds like more trouble than it is worth...

Can you move it?

[Oh, he has an idea.]

[defiant_rage]

Give me a reason why I should.

[In other words: you have his attention.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

If you are capable of throwing it overboard... maybe we can be rid of some of the captain's stupidity before we are forced to... feed it.

[defiant_rage]

[There's a pause as Ripa examines the statue.]

It has be bolted down. I could do it myself, but aid would greatly hasten the process.

[heavyweaponsbot]

... If I were not already occupied, I would. Anyone else you can call?

[defiant_rage]

[Ripa snorts.]

No one I could care to. No one else who could match my strength... wouldn't be worth it.

[heavyweaponsbot]

Hmn.

Ever spoken to Jazz or Bumblebee? Autobots, like me. They might be able to help. If not... I will contact you when I finish this patrol.

[defiant_rage]

Never spoken to either of them. I will begin unfastening these bolts, though, in the very least.

[heavyweaponsbot]

See if I can contact them. If not, be there as soon as we finish.