II. [Voice/Video] Contemplation

[sumptushubris]

[the voice doesn't start immediately. for a few seconds, there's the sound of systems cycling, vents intaking. then, finally, the voice of Nemesis Prime...in a thoughtful tone.]

I spoke with a mech who had been here for fifty Vorns.

He said he hadn't been to the upper levels for forty.

Not for lack of wanting, but...

[Nemesis pauses here,

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[Voice]

[namesnotprowl]

[There's a long pause, and Barricade's tone is serious when he finally says something.]

If they do know... I very much doubt that they care. We're... hrng. Inferiors encroaching on their space, regardless of the fact that we didn't intend to.

[Voice] fff /fixes capitilization and plots a paid for this guy

[sumptushubris]

[JUST AS PLANNED]

Cybertronian is Cybertronian. All castes and clans and builds aside. One would think that for all of their 'advancement', the Transtechs would recognize this.

It is a pity we are lumped in with the truly wretched.

[Voice] oh Edit button <3

[namesnotprowl]

[Hey, he's a thinky mech. Even if he's the sort to tell others to get jobs if they need money.]

Heh. I think you give them too much credit. T'them, we're all just lowtechs. Closest to equality we get, I suppose.

[He snorts quietly.] Not much t'be done for that. We all have means to better our lot here. Including them.

[permavoice]

[sumptushubris]

I simply held higher expectations. And as I have been told, one must either 'change' or stop complaining.

[there's a smile audible in his voice. dark smile.]

1/3

[not_your_gun]

You.

2/3

[not_your_gun]

How dare you.

3/3

[not_your_gun]

What gives you the right to speak for them?

[sumptushubris]

Ah, Gladiator. I am pleased you recovered - it would have been disappointing for one of your strength to succumb.

As for what gives me the right - I suppose the very same thing that gives me my 'illegal' status.

They certainly don't seem to be protesting. Though...I don't think they can at all, anymore. Not their predicament, not their treatment, not their slow deaths...

[notatraitoryet]

Lowzoners are lowzoners for a reason. Axiom Nexus rewards those who are strong enough and smart enough to make a place for themselves here.

[Starscream is not impressed--and he's heard slag like this before.]

[sumptushubris]

Ah - those who endure through the hazards of politics, who bribe the great and belittle all others in order to stamp out their own place.

[notatraitoryet]

Hm, yes, that's how we succeed here. Thanks for your oh-so-insightful analysis. I never would have seen it for myself.

[sumptushubris]

After speaking with others down here, hearing their stories [often right before he feeds off their life] and tales...quite a few are but weak and without drive at all, often thanks to such factors.

But just as many have it, and only need a pilot light to ignite it. Though those seem to be in short supply, hereabouts.

[Video]

[like_a_bossbot]

I doubt that the Transtechs are completely unaware - There has to be more that can be done for those in the lower zones.

[It... actually makes him really uncomfortable to think about how others are suffering, particularly when he's not in any position to do anything about it.]

But... I can't see that a dead universe would be any better for them.

[Video]

[sumptushubris]

'More that can be done'? Do I mistake you, mech, or do you suggest they are already giving more?...because if that is the case, my optics must be blind. I see no such attention.

Indeed, while a dead universe might not be better - it could hardly be worse.

[Video]

[like_a_bossbot]

[Leave him to his optimism. :<] ... I refuse to believe they're completely ignoring their presence here. As far as I know, the Transtechs don't have much jurisdiction in those Zones.

[Video] REALITY CHECK, ZONE 5

[sumptushubris]

No jurisdiction in their own city?

You make less and less sense.

[wingedwoobie]

...

What are you up to, Nemesis? [There's disdain in his voice, along with suspicion and something else.]

[sumptushubris]

Indulging curiosity.

And yourself?

[LOOK! he's being conversational!]

[wingedwoobie]

Hnn...

[Too bad he's pretty anti-social.]

[sumptushubris]

Practiced your form, lately?