[[Open, Video]]

[not_your_gun]

[The video begins panned out--Magnum wants to make sure that you know its him, without mistakes. His Decepticon symbol that had been on his chest is now obscured--mostly because he has not repainted it on yet, and partially because he has some desire to not call to mind factions with this message. Those who are perceptive (and knew Magnum before

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[spacetimeguard]

Looking to take apart? [Head tilt. Taking things apart was something that he did sometimes back on Gigantion, but not often as building things. Plus, he's bored enough to want to have a play around with something that could be fun.]

[Vid]

[not_your_gun]

[...this is smaller than he expects out of most robots. Maybe a cassette? It looks familiar, so it must have posted on the network, before.]

...essentially. [He tosses the part up and catches it.] This one is useless, however. Its one of the parts I was sent back, and it both does not fit into my project, and also doesn't work.

[He pauses.]

Obviously the former is more of an issue, but the latter is equally important.

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[spacetimeguard]

Can take apart, and put together. Made things, before I traveled with my bulk. [His Cybertronian is getting better, and he's trying, so if he's a little slow, or formal, that's why.] I can attempt to fix? Possibly. [He looks at the part, unsure, but he's willing to try at least.

[Vid]

[not_your_gun]

Oh, I certainly would appreciate the attempt. [He...smiles. Its a little harder than a smirk, and it sometimes comes off more eerily than he'd like, but he's trying.] I'll arrange a meeting time for all those interested--does that sound fair? Sometimes many minds can crack a puzzle that a single mind cannot.

...I am Magnum, by the way.

[Video]

[sutanpi]

Hai!

[Video]

[not_your_gun]

That...is good.

...

It occurs to me that you might benefit from having somebody to watch your back.

[Video]

[sutanpi]

Ah...

[...embarrassed bunnybot]

...I'm used to working with others, gomen...

[Video][Locked]

[not_your_gun]

Would you be opposed to being a Decepticon?

[He chuckles.]

[Locked Video]

[kaon_krusher]

Your orders shall be executed with speed, my Liege!

Um.
Anyone in particular we are…executing?

[It pays to double-check the specifics these days.]

[Locked Video]

[not_your_gun]

Excellent. I knew I could count on you.

[Plus, having two rather loyal cons on this mission might do something to teach Dirge the meaning of the word.]

I do believe the point of 'staging' is that no one actually dies. But it would be easier to fake one of your deaths, rather than risk any of you ending up in jail for real murder, would it not?

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[kaon_krusher]

[Lugnut really hates the concept of jail. Death in battle is nothing to be frightened of. But to be stuck in a tiny cell where he can't fly with his jaw clamped shut - so he cannot proclaim endless praises to Megatron - that was terrifying…]

I nominate Dirge as the 'victim' then. The ruse would be more believable.

[Locked Video]

[not_your_gun]

[He chuckles.]

See to it, then. I'm somewhat curious to know if he even can die, lacking a spark as he is.

But, please, do not actually kill him permanently. He is my jet.

[Video] Oh Magnum, you magnificient bastard. <3

[governorkang]

[Well now, this is interesting.]

Such a part is beyond my knowledge, unfortunately.

[Locked]

So it wasn't permanent after all. Looks like you got some upgrades, too.

[casual]

Are you going to keep to our previous agreement?

[Video] Oh Kang, you stubborn old anti-hero... <3

[not_your_gun]

...a pity.

[Locked.]

Oh, you noticed? [He...catches himself almost preening, and quickly checks it into non-existence. Based on Dirge's body language, he was beginning to suspect it was some flight-capable thing, which meant it was something that should, theoretically, not effect him at all.] I was becoming rather tired of being yesterday's model when everyone else got to be so new and shiny.

[...which is...still taking some getting used to, but he'll manage.]

Oh, certainly. If I require the help.

[Video - Locked] More like anti-villain or heroic neutral...

[governorkang]

It's hard to miss when someone all of a sudden has wings.

I take it that advice I gave you previously has come in handy, then. How much progress have you made?

[Video - Locked] More like anti-villain or heroic neutral...

[not_your_gun]

Indeed.
Well, seeing as that every other Megatron had them, I didn't want to be left out.
[And he didn't want to be beat up.]

None, yet. I'm a busy mech, and I know well enough that this is not something to rush.

But since you mention it, yes. Your advice was useful to me, so we shall see.

[endless_avarice]

Stage? We can't actually kill anyone? [Frown] I was hoping I would be able to collect a spark or two.

[not_your_gun]

Well, then, by all means.

But I will not collect you from jail, if you happen to end up there. [In other words--be careful, jet.]

[endless_avarice]

....

[Dirge shares Lugnut's sentiments on jail- it is a terrifying place for fliers.]

They probably wouldn't be strong enough anyway.

[not_your_gun]

Oh, not for you, I'm certain.

But do go win a few fights, first, and make a reliable name for yourself. They give interesting prizes, and you usually can keep bits off of those that you defeat.