[Video and ANGER.]

[not_your_gun]

[The image displayed is a very clearly disgruntled and damaged Megatron, sitting on top of a very clearly unconscious and even more damaged Ironhide. Both sets of wounds are fresh. Well, beyond all of Ironhide's normal scars, that is.]

Would someone please come and retrieve this mound of scrap metal before he's looted for spare parts? I won't sit

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[ Voice ]

[kittykinesis]

I-- Ironhide??

[ Voice ]

[not_your_gun]

He cannot hear you, Human.

[ Voice ]

[kittykinesis]

It's Naomi.

... Where is he?

Re: [ Voice ]

[not_your_gun]

Naomi.

I am Magnum. [He says it...and then just laughs. That name. That name...]

What interest do you have in this miscreant?

[sound_loyal]

Do you require it removed, Megatron?

[not_your_gun]

I do.
Though I am waiting to see if any Autobots come to pick up their own litter.

[Pause.]

[Oh, he hadn't thought of that.]

Soundwave.

Do you have abilities as an engineer? Decoding schematics or electronics? Restructuring circuitry?

[sound_loyal]

Understood.

I am capable in the field of: Decoding.

[ . . . ]

In addition:

Occupation: Acquired.

[not_your_gun]

Then when I return to the apartment, I will have something for you to look at.

...

oh? Do elaborate.

[All voice]

[houndofmegatron]

I would say leave him, sir.

[Private:]
I am at your immediate disposal, if you do not object to the time being taken from my work on the portal.

I have access to much of the stock here, though I hesitate to say everything.

[All voice]

[not_your_gun]

[Smirk]

Leaving him would conform to their conceptions about me. It is those misconceptions that I intend to break.

[Private:]

....

You have been working rather constantly, haven't you Blackout.

I'm working on obtaining an assistant for your endeavors. [Sighs]

But I suppose this is more immediate. You are at the store now?

[Voice]

[houndofmegatron]

Hn. Very well, not that I think he deserves it.

[Private:]
Affirmative, sir. ...I admit, assistance would be...appreciated.

I am. I presume I am to expect you?

Re: [Voice]

[not_your_gun]

He doesn't.

[Private:]
So it would be. Expediting the process can never hurt. I shall be there as soon as this is taken care of.

[There is another pause of consideration.]
...when have you been finding the time to recharge?

Locked to Magnum

[kinos_journal]

...That was very stupid of him, but I'm not very surprised. I'm... glad you're all right.

I'll talk to the Swindles if you'd like about using their space for repairs? hey have the full lab in the back for doing upgrades. I'm sure thast would help make things go faster for you?

Locked

[not_your_gun]

...

[Is surprised she has that sentiment.]

...yes. I'll...survive.

And that sounds efficient. I don't suppose you could get me a deal for a combo on parts and repairs?

Re: Locked

[kinos_journal]

Please be careful, Mr Magnum. [Worried girl is faintly worried sounding, yes.]

I'll speak to Mr Swindle immediatley. I'm sure we can arrange something.

Re: Locked

[not_your_gun]

[...maybe its not just Ironhide attracting the female humans of the Nexus. They've all be fairly decent to him, as well. ...what a strange thought.]

I shall be there shortly. Might as well get this taken care of today.

[robotic_adonis]

You must make yourself appear stronger. I never get death threats, because everyone knows that they would be beaten into scrap if they dared challenge me.

[not_your_gun]

[....there is a very long pause.]

...who are you, again?

ouch D':

[robotic_adonis]

[A burst of furious anger.]

I'm The Great and Glorious Thundercracker! Future leader of the universe! You should take care to remember, or you'll find yourself working in the slums when it comes time to build my vast intergalactic empires.

I'm so sorry he's so mean sometimes. x-x

[not_your_gun]

....Thundercracker. [Definite surprise.]

[Pause. Re-writes conceptions. This is not his Thundercracker. Its much more like....ah. Right.]

...Skywarp's brother?

...

What interest do you have in conquest?