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Hello, this is Ultra Magnus. I am contacting you as per your request prior to the...erm...Riptide Incident.
Are you in need of assistance?
Are you in need of assistance?
Yes, for the most part.
Again, I apologize for causing a scene. I had arrived aboard the ship after some rather...trying times. Things have begun to sort themselves out.
You said you wanted to speak to me. What did you wish to speak about?
Again, I apologize for causing a scene. I had arrived aboard the ship after some rather...trying times. Things have begun to sort themselves out.
You said you wanted to speak to me. What did you wish to speak about?
I'm sorry to hear that. Let me know if I can help anything at all.
[he's a cinnamon roll who wants to do good at heart, okay.]
If it's okay, I wanted to know about how you viewed the law. I know it's a painfully species-centric way to think, but we're not from the same planet and I'd rather be woefully ignorant and ask than be woefully ignorant and assume, you know? How do you feel about the captains, our situation?
[...and also magnus is a FUCKING BRICKS SHITHOUSE in a position of authority under captains lúcio doesn't agree with. after vishkar, he's leery of everyone like that.]
[he's a cinnamon roll who wants to do good at heart, okay.]
If it's okay, I wanted to know about how you viewed the law. I know it's a painfully species-centric way to think, but we're not from the same planet and I'd rather be woefully ignorant and ask than be woefully ignorant and assume, you know? How do you feel about the captains, our situation?
[...and also magnus is a FUCKING BRICKS SHITHOUSE in a position of authority under captains lúcio doesn't agree with. after vishkar, he's leery of everyone like that.]
My view on the law? That's a rather broad question. Simply put, the law is the law and it exists to be followed. I take the law very seriously and I aim to uphold it in every way possible.
However, I also realize that the law can be abused to favor those in power. Rest assured, if I see that these laws that we're meant to abide way are not fair and give everyone an equal opportunity to thrive in this environment, I will likely leave my post.
I do not condone those who use legal loopholes for their own agendas.
As for our captains and our situation? It's not exactly ideal, but it's a far cry from the worst I've seen. If we all work together, I am certain we can live amicably.
Are you concerned about our well-being?
However, I also realize that the law can be abused to favor those in power. Rest assured, if I see that these laws that we're meant to abide way are not fair and give everyone an equal opportunity to thrive in this environment, I will likely leave my post.
I do not condone those who use legal loopholes for their own agendas.
As for our captains and our situation? It's not exactly ideal, but it's a far cry from the worst I've seen. If we all work together, I am certain we can live amicably.
Are you concerned about our well-being?
I should hope so, I've been an officer of the law for millions of years.
Our captains seem perfectly reasonable. What are your concerns? Perhaps I can alleviate some of them.
Our captains seem perfectly reasonable. What are your concerns? Perhaps I can alleviate some of them.
Millions, huh?
[he doesn't sound incredulous. he can believe this after meeting the other robots.]
Well, I was concerned that they haven't taken all species into consideration with these new limitations, just the humanoid ones. I heard you guys specifically might be having trouble with your fuel?
[he doesn't sound incredulous. he can believe this after meeting the other robots.]
Well, I was concerned that they haven't taken all species into consideration with these new limitations, just the humanoid ones. I heard you guys specifically might be having trouble with your fuel?
I haven't settled in enough to figure out what we're going to do about fuel, but there are quite a few of us on board. I imagine if we pool our intellect and resources, we can figure out how to overcome.
Your...concern for our race is appreciated. And you do raise a valid point: it seems this ship was meant to accommodate more organic species.
Your...concern for our race is appreciated. And you do raise a valid point: it seems this ship was meant to accommodate more organic species.
Ah. Sorry to jump that on you, man. If you need some rejuvenation just let me know and-- ah. Uh. I mean, I can give you a hand with anything if you need it. That previous offer is rescinded.
[he feels a little bad for this guy, tbh.]
I told Starscream if he wants to bring it to the captains I'll help him. Everyone deserves a voice, especially so if there might be bias against them.
[he feels a little bad for this guy, tbh.]
I told Starscream if he wants to bring it to the captains I'll help him. Everyone deserves a voice, especially so if there might be bias against them.
A voice...
[He falls quiet after that. He knew another Voice once. A good friend. A good comrade. A Voice that could rally the Autobots when morale was at its lowest. A Voice that took it upon himself to fight a battle simultaneously on all fronts, using nothing but the power of hope and perseverance.]
Having a voice...especially one that can stir people into action...is a gift. I would...
I would prefer you do not use such on me. But rather on those that deserve it. Those that need it. Those without the nerve to find their own voice.
[He falls quiet after that. He knew another Voice once. A good friend. A good comrade. A Voice that could rally the Autobots when morale was at its lowest. A Voice that took it upon himself to fight a battle simultaneously on all fronts, using nothing but the power of hope and perseverance.]
Having a voice...especially one that can stir people into action...is a gift. I would...
I would prefer you do not use such on me. But rather on those that deserve it. Those that need it. Those without the nerve to find their own voice.
Ah...W-Wait...
What is your name? I responded to the call from the Riptide incident, but...I never received your name.
What is your name? I responded to the call from the Riptide incident, but...I never received your name.
I already have one.
...No matter what happens, please.
Let your voice ring true to your spark.
Er.
Heart.
I'll be listening.
...No matter what happens, please.
Let your voice ring true to your spark.
Er.
Heart.
I'll be listening.
[ again bc captcha boo ]
Uh, yeah. Except, y'know. A little heads up mighta been nice.
[ He reaches a hand into his pocket to retrieve his cigarettes. He doesn't have many left but after flipping the crumpled lid open and peering down at the dozen or so smokes, he glances at Lúcio with a "want one?" lift of his brows while offering him one. The party isn't exactly helping Jesse think about conserving what he's got left. ] ]
Uh, yeah. Except, y'know. A little heads up mighta been nice.
[ He reaches a hand into his pocket to retrieve his cigarettes. He doesn't have many left but after flipping the crumpled lid open and peering down at the dozen or so smokes, he glances at Lúcio with a "want one?" lift of his brows while offering him one. The party isn't exactly helping Jesse think about conserving what he's got left. ] ]
[lúcio shakes his head, figuring he doesn't need to actually say no. nonverbal conversations!]
Oh, yeah. Why'd we get that, huh? Why give us warning?
[his shoulders slouch a little as he remembers all too clearly the feel of almost drowning and being unable to help anyone else.]
That'd be too easy. But we're all safe now, that's the main thing.
Oh, yeah. Why'd we get that, huh? Why give us warning?
[his shoulders slouch a little as he remembers all too clearly the feel of almost drowning and being unable to help anyone else.]
That'd be too easy. But we're all safe now, that's the main thing.
[ With a 'fair enough' shrug, Jesse is pursing a cigarette between his lips. He pushes the pack back into his pocket. ]
Yeah. I guess. [ Pausing to light his smoke. ] Kinda wonder 'bout these mantis dudes, though. For all we know, they're totally planning to, like, try and mate with us, then eat our heads, or some shit.
Yeah. I guess. [ Pausing to light his smoke. ] Kinda wonder 'bout these mantis dudes, though. For all we know, they're totally planning to, like, try and mate with us, then eat our heads, or some shit.
[ Jesse lights his cigarette and pushes the lighter back into his pocket. He takes a drag. Maybe the guy is right. But still. ]
I dunno, man. Kinda reminds me of, like... that episode of The Simpsons. Y'know, where Kang and Kodos, those alien dudes, keep feeding the Simpsons on their spaceship, telling 'em to just have a good time and whatever, 'til Lisa finds their recipe book. How To Cook Forty Humans.
I dunno, man. Kinda reminds me of, like... that episode of The Simpsons. Y'know, where Kang and Kodos, those alien dudes, keep feeding the Simpsons on their spaceship, telling 'em to just have a good time and whatever, 'til Lisa finds their recipe book. How To Cook Forty Humans.
[ ...Old? Season 20 or 30? Huh? ] Nahhh, man, that episode was like second season or something. Pretty sure it's up to about season twenty now...
[ A wary pause. ]
...Why? How many seasons they got where you're from?
[ A wary pause. ]
...Why? How many seasons they got where you're from?
[ Just looking at Lùcio like "........what the fuck". ]
...Do I even wanna know what year it is where you're from?
...Do I even wanna know what year it is where you're from?
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