"A few months. I've been working a great deal - translations of some Cybertronian books, arrangements for everything I need to get done and have set up. The things that, as leader, I need to do." He makes a complex shrug.
"I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess you know about the holiday." The sign helps, as does the whole... robot thing. Moist did notice the options other than the one he took. (It's a subtle choice, to those who don't know him, but boy does he know the difference.)
No, not that Moist. But between this headvoice and another, the narration may never be able to read Making Money with a straight face again. "How long's this last?"
Well, yes, the mun knows, but the joke was just there...
"Well, on Cybertron... about seventy-two Earth hours. It seemed the same here last year when it occured. The bar goes back to normal, everything reverts back the way it was. If you've taken a change that was offered, last year the Bar did give an option to keep the new form permanently. You had to be completely sober, not under any influence of your decision in any way, but you could choose to keep your new form permanently. I know one person did choose that." Optimus taps the table a few times.
"Cubefall is all about pondering changes, looking at your past and considering your future."
"Umm, hello?" says a fidgeting girl autobot. "My name is Valeria and my unlce, Ben Grimm, said if I had any questions I should ask you. I'm curious about this holiday and your species."
"Hello, Valeria, it's very nice to meet you. I'm Optimus Prime." His voice, talking to her, is gentle, like a kindly uncle.
"I'm a Cybertronian, an intelligent robot. I'm not from Earth but I live here now. The holiday is from Cybertron, called Cubefall. You see, on Cybertron, life arose as intelligent machines when the Allspark, a construct of immense power, landed on our world and brought us into being."
"On Cubefall, we celebrate existance, ponder change, think about what's happened and what we want to do with the future." He spreads his hands wide. "Some celebrate alone, some with friends. Here in the Bar, they offer the chance to see the world from a new viewpoint, with the changes they offer. I'm very honored to see people taking the options to change and see, and I am honored you chose an Autobot form."
"Wow, that's amazing!" Val says. "I thought I'd try a machine form since I work with technology a lot. See what it felt like to be one you know? What's an autobot?"
"One of the reasons we came to Earth was because Cybertron went to war with itself. We split into two factions, the Autobots, and the Decepticons. Those are Earth-versions of the names of course. Your form is an Autobot because of that."
He points at the brand on the chest of her form, matched by one that glows into existance on one of the windshield plates on his chest. "The Decepticons wished to use our natural ability to change our forms to travel to other worlds and conquer them, and the Autobots opposed them, feeling that freedom is the right of all sentient beings."
Then he pauses, and his voice grows warmer. "Have you tried transforming yet? Your body should be able to do so."
"Cubefall is a holiday from my homeworld of Cybertron. It celebrates the day the Allspark, a cube of metal that produced energies that brought our people to life, came to our world. It's a day to celebrate life, think about your past and your future, contemplate change. A time of renewal, to remember those gone before, and those who will come after. We didn't have a lot of holidays - unlike Earth - so we had to pack a great deal into the time we had."
"I am Optimus Prime, leader of the Cybertronian Government-in-exile. I thought I should be ready for questions, especially since, well, it is our holiday."
"Well, that is quite interesting," she said slowly. At least this time she didn't fall over. "I'm Seras Victoria. So, um, there are robots here in Milliways too?"
Robots and talking birds what's next werewolves and Vampires?
"Some of my team come here from time to time. Myself, my weapons officer Ironhide, my scout Bumblebee... our medical officer Ratchet comes in occationally. I should note that something about our travel here makes us about one-fifth our normal size, probably so that we don't cause damage or trouble." He spreads his hands. "I enjoy a nice peaceful conversation with people. There's always something new and interesting to learn."
Sari isn't having a great day. Ratchet managed to wipe her cell phone's memory with his electromagnets before she had a chance to show off the photos and video she shot in Milliways. She came back into the Bar with the intention of sulking over a bowl of ice cream.
Her sulk, however, vanishes when she sees the change that's come over the Bar.
"Indeed I am. And you must be Sari. A pleasure to meet you." He tilts his head.
"On our Cybertron, life came from the Allspark, which was a giant cube that gave us the power to exist. Cubefall is the day we celebrate when it came to Cybertron, creating the Thirteen who founded our race. It's a day for contemplation and reflection, thinking about the past and the future. But also a day for celebration of our continuation, and sometimes taking up new places in society." He chuckles. "We only have one holiday, so we need to get as much into it as possible. The Bar decided to celebrate it as well, and redecorates for the occation."
Comments 93
He makes his fascinated way across the room, examining everything and scooping up random components from the bins.
"Hey, Uncle Optimus! Happy Cubefall!"
Reply
Optimus has been using Legos to create a toy-size version of his vehicle mode, because, hey, Cubefall.
Reply
Reply
"I hope the places have been good one."
Reply
The sign helps, as does the whole... robot thing. Moist did notice the options other than the one he took.
(It's a subtle choice, to those who don't know him, but boy does he know the difference.)
Reply
He's busying himself with legos rather a lot, but appears he can do that and answer questions Mr. Van Lipwig, sir.
Reply
"How long's this last?"
Reply
"Well, on Cybertron... about seventy-two Earth hours. It seemed the same here last year when it occured. The bar goes back to normal, everything reverts back the way it was. If you've taken a change that was offered, last year the Bar did give an option to keep the new form permanently. You had to be completely sober, not under any influence of your decision in any way, but you could choose to keep your new form permanently. I know one person did choose that." Optimus taps the table a few times.
"Cubefall is all about pondering changes, looking at your past and considering your future."
Reply
Reply
"I'm a Cybertronian, an intelligent robot. I'm not from Earth but I live here now. The holiday is from Cybertron, called Cubefall. You see, on Cybertron, life arose as intelligent machines when the Allspark, a construct of immense power, landed on our world and brought us into being."
"On Cubefall, we celebrate existance, ponder change, think about what's happened and what we want to do with the future." He spreads his hands wide. "Some celebrate alone, some with friends. Here in the Bar, they offer the chance to see the world from a new viewpoint, with the changes they offer. I'm very honored to see people taking the options to change and see, and I am honored you chose an Autobot form."
Reply
Reply
He points at the brand on the chest of her form, matched by one that glows into existance on one of the windshield plates on his chest. "The Decepticons wished to use our natural ability to change our forms to travel to other worlds and conquer them, and the Autobots opposed them, feeling that freedom is the right of all sentient beings."
Then he pauses, and his voice grows warmer. "Have you tried transforming yet? Your body should be able to do so."
Reply
"Um, what is cubefall?" she asked tentatively.
Reply
"I am Optimus Prime, leader of the Cybertronian Government-in-exile. I thought I should be ready for questions, especially since, well, it is our holiday."
Reply
"Well, that is quite interesting," she said slowly. At least this time she didn't fall over. "I'm Seras Victoria. So, um, there are robots here in Milliways too?"
Robots and talking birds what's next werewolves and Vampires?
Reply
Reply
Her sulk, however, vanishes when she sees the change that's come over the Bar.
"...cooooooool."
Reply
He's building more out of legos, but he gives a pleasant wave as she enters.
Reply
Reply
"On our Cybertron, life came from the Allspark, which was a giant cube that gave us the power to exist. Cubefall is the day we celebrate when it came to Cybertron, creating the Thirteen who founded our race. It's a day for contemplation and reflection, thinking about the past and the future. But also a day for celebration of our continuation, and sometimes taking up new places in society." He chuckles. "We only have one holiday, so we need to get as much into it as possible. The Bar decided to celebrate it as well, and redecorates for the occation."
Reply
Leave a comment