[TEXT][encrypted: to Autobots][URGENT]

[astoldinsong]

I just spent the last 23.5 Earth hours filling out questionnaires, had a tag bolted on me, and been booted to 'Zone 3', whatever that is.

I just have one question: what the frag is going on!?

Actually, I have one other question: anybody got a place I can recharge? I need to defrag after that nightmare.

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[video]

[the_17th_letter]

[Que squints at the picture for a moment. The specifics are a little different, but the general outline is highly recognizable.]

Bumblebee! They got you do, eh, lad?

[TEXT-->VIDEO][Texting forever]

[astoldinsong]

Que? Que! Wait a moment.

[Setting up video. Give him a second. It's giving him just a little trouble.]

[And hello, Que, he's still a '76 Camero and shows it but he's so excited to see you. Have some text to go with the image.]

I haven't seen you since leaving Cybertron! How are you?

Re: [TEXT-->VIDEO][Texting forever]

[the_17th_letter]

[Que can't help but grin. The younger Autobot's enthusiasm is contagious.]

As well as can be expected, I suppose, for having wound up here.

[TEXT-->VIDEO]

[astoldinsong]

I can imagine. Drowning in fragged RAM at the moment. You probably have to do a 1-gig form to vent your waste.

[He knows it's more serious. He doesn't know any details. But he won't be talking about it over a comm with a relatively weak encryption.]

[Video]

[ichooseboth]

Greetings, Bumblebee. Despite the situation, it is good to hear from another friendly face.

[He gets a nod and an optic-smile from a not-quite familiar face. Primus, he's missed having Bumblebee(s) around.]

I'm sure your tyran counterparts are already moving to assist you however they can, but if you need any further help, don't hesitate to let me know.

[TEXT]

[astoldinsong]

[It's not his Optimus Prime. But it's still Optimus Prime!]

Sir! It's an honor to hear from you. You're doing well?

I've received plenty of assistance, so you needn't worry about me.

[video]

[ichooseboth]

And you, Bumblebee. I am well enough as one can be, here. Though you can leave off the 'sir' - my designation is simply 'Optronix'.

[He gives him a nod and a look. Bee is clever enough to figure it out.] My tyran universal counterpart is here as well. [He makes a faintly amused sound.] You can save the sirs for him.

[text] he's having a fangirl moment okay.

[astoldinsong]

You're not the first mech to say something like that to me, Optronix.

[If only you could see him, Optronix. If only. He's so embarrassed.] I didn't mean to offend.

[Video] I'm laaaaaaate ;-;

[robozio]

[Have a short bark of laughter and a red 'bot that may or may not look familiar.]

Ha! Bumblebee?

Is it not a wonderful welcoming committee they have?

[text] FEAR NOT I am locked indoors in hurricane conditions and will be online ALL WEEKEND <3

[astoldinsong]

[He's never met this guy in person but he's heard of him.]

Mirage? Or is it Dino? I don't think we've met before, but Prime speaks highly of you!

I couldn't be more pleased with my greeting upon arrival in this illustrious, peaceful city. My favorite part was when they bolted this ID tag to my thigh. I have newfound sympathy for the gazelle on Earth.

[Video] Oh boy! You too?? :D

[robozio]

[Of course he's highly spoken of. Congratulations, now he's gonna be preening.]

Dino now, my friend. Although, where I come from, we are already acquainted. Your reputation proceeds you.

The analogy is not so far off. It is quite the menagerie here.

[Video] WHEE IRENE <3 Now hopefully we don't lose power D=

[astoldinsong]

[Oh it's cool. 'Bee likes doing that kind of thing sometimes.]

What reputation? For getting into trouble at the drop of a hat?

[He's joking. Kind of.]

I've noticed. Kind of concerning, isn't it? What are the odds so many dimensions bleed to this exact world?

[Video] I apologize in advance for him/it/them

[1183_geth]

[All of this chatter on the Network catches Legion's attention. Or rather, a higher percentage of runtimes.]

Designation 'Bumblebee'. We recognize the name, equating it to an old Earthen insect that stings. [A small , almost indistinguishable pause follows.] Does designation Bumblebee use the same methods of self-defense as its Earth counterpart?

[text] are you kidding this is so awesome XD

[astoldinsong]

Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee. That's right.

Who are you?

[So much suspicion. Not that you can tell with text.]

[Video] I couldn't resist

[1183_geth]

[A single runtime pings to the others. It recognizes the phrase. Legion concludes that this Bumblebee has spent much time with humans.]

We are Legion.

[Yep, that's all you get.]

[text] <3

[astoldinsong]

Designate your allegiance or get off my comm.

[video | locked]

[leader_prime]

[Oh, there's a name he couldn't have been more pleased to see, and yet... he feels for the mech already, that Bumblebee was ever brought to this place.]

It's good to see you again, Bumblebee. I see you've already met some of the others who live here. Have you been seen to yet?

[text-->video | locked]

[astoldinsong]

Optimus!

[Hang tight for just a second before he gets his video feed up and running. Hello, it's 'Bee still in his '76 Camero armor. You're still getting texts.]

Sir, I had heard you were here but I cannot tell you how relieved I am to see your face. I've been treated very well by our fellow Autobots here. Are you all right?

[text-->video | locked]

[leader_prime]

[Oh, texts are just fine with him. He can read as well as he can write anything but old Cybertronian or speak.]

Yes, yes, I'm fine. Thank you very much. But please, I am Orion. [Surely, the Transtechs had warned the Bumble about the dangerous Primes and Megatrons, hadn't they? If not, there will be some esplaining to do later.]

[text-->video | locked]

[astoldinsong]

[Whoops. Banging his faceplates with the heel of his hand now.]

Of course. Sorry, Orion.

I'm a big fragged right now, so I'm getting a tuneup and a recharge. Permission to report tomorrow, sir?