Cyberformed IC Inbox

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[discountstarscream]

So when you said "oblige" Ultra Magnus, do you mean that I simply have to do as he says or that I have to be ""nice"" to him in every capacity?

[pffft]

I trust you can handle the simple task of showing him you are not a danger to the ship. There is no need to be his friend.

[ ANNOYED ]

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[botopsy]

Prowl, it's Ratchet.
The smaller one.

Just wanted to check in and see how you're doing. Have you given my offer any further thoughts?
Follow on to that: did you get some rest?

[pffft]

I spoke with your counterpart from my universe. It appears he is familiar with gestalt technology as well. I would prefer to consult with both of you first.

As for rest, it's been an adjustment.

audio

[toguidethem]

Hey Prowl, I know we only met a little while ago, but can I ask you for a favour?

A really small one.

[pffft]

A favor? What is it?

Video (Like a whole day later)

[daintylegs]

Wait, I think I remember who you are!

[pffft]

[STILL PISSED]

What do you want?

video

[daintylegs]

[Goddamn it's this asshole again.]

Hey, would you date a boat if you had the chance?

[pffft]

Am I going to have to block your callsign?

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[matrixofleadership]

[ Optimus had waited, a good long while until Prowl had left the medical bay. Waiting by a room he was certain belonged to Prowl according to records and numbers. His optics lights are out for the moment, catching a time to rest, audibles on listening for any passerby. ]

[pffft]

[Prowl eventually does come, when activity in the ship had died down and most of the crew had started their recharge cycles. He had spent an awfully long time in the medbay, and still had some minor patchwork from the surgery of that day healing over old wounds.

He approaches and looks... down. Well. He didn't notice that when he was sitting on a berth. That was going to take some getting used to, when it came to Optimus.]

What, are we going to fight now?

audio;

[fastandcurious]

[ Beepbeepbeep. ]

Prowl? It's Drift.

[pffft]

Yes? This is a bit unexpected, Drift.

audio [a couple days later]

[discountstarscream]

So.

[Whoops, he meant to start this out in his usual sexy cool and confident way but he instead sounds like a 13 year old after his first date.]

I feel like there's a couple things we forgot to discuss.

[He's talking about all the other stuff they were supposed to talk about before everything veered wildly off the deep end, but Prowl can misinterpret that however much he wants.]

[pffft]

[Prowl is dealing with his feelings the way he usually does: burying himself in work. He's got plenty of security assessing to do when he gets Getaway's call.]

Is there anything to discuss? I assumed we both agreed to the part with 'no strings attached'.

[ he vaguely remembers that and hes trying real hard to repress any romantic inclinations.]

It was not unpleasant though, despite the rude awakening.

audio [using riptide's comm]

[daintylegs]

You know. You didn't strike me as someone with good taste, but this is a whole new level of bad taste I didn't expect anyone to take.

Getaway is a total monster, and I guess you know that? So wow.

[pffft]

[SCATHING]

Explain to me why any of this is your business, Tailgate.

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[grimgrams]

[Grimlock catches sight of Prowl right outside Prowl's suite. Ever since catching sight of Prowl at Maccadam's, he's wanted to say something to him.]

Me glad you got date, Prowl!

[His congratulations are completely sincere, without any hint of sarcasm or mockery.]

Me get date too! Fun date!

[The next thing he says explains his uncanny friendliness toward Prowl.]

Me Grimlock no know you want tear head off boring diplomat too!

[pffft]

[dinosaur incoming!! hello!

Prowl was just going to go refuel in his quarters after a good, productive day of security analysis, energon in hand, when he spots Grimlock by his Habsuite??

And then the mortifying series of words comes out of the Dinobot's mouth, making embarassment creep up his struts again. How long is his one night out going to haunt him!?]

Ah, hello. It's good to see you Grimlock. I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about. That wasn't a date - it was just a night out, and I got a bit carried away. I don't remember much of what happened.

[asafepairofhands]

Hey. Heard you were listening to human music. Here is the oldest complete piece they know about, in case you’re interested. Not sure if it’ll be interesting to analyze, but it gives context I guess.

[pffft]

[HMM!! ]

The time signature is fairly standard, but there is some intriguing improvisation. This does make for good context, even if 2,000 years is not much for us. I will add it to my database.

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[debonairsharpshooter]

hey officer my-name-makes-me-sound-like-a-creeper

noticed u signed up for the rumble

imma allow it but i got my OPTICS on u

[pffft]

You should be thankful Magnus wasn't signed up in my stead, Misfire.

I'm going to be there as a favor to Cody. If any of you think about harming him, you will deeply regret it.

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[wreckers]

The R2 got flooded and before I go riding down the lazy you and I need to talk.

At the bar with the thin veneer of civility.

[pffft]

I was wondering what all the leaks were about.

ETA?

audio

[discountstarscream]

Hey can you kindly tell Ratchet to butt out of our business?

Because he is very much butting into our business.

[pffft]

I underestimated how much he hated you. I got a yelling that nearly stripped off my paint when I walked in to ask for a hangover remedy.

[puzzled]

I can't see him being too convinced by my assurances... Give me some time to think of something.

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[toguidethem]

Prowl?

[pffft]

Cody.

[he sounds.... miserable]

I apologize for leaving you so suddenly. Where are you currently?

text;

[asafepairofhands]

Do you have a minute?

[pffft]

Yes. Do you need something?

audio

[discountstarscream]

According to The List (tm) I'm punching way above my weight with you.

Congrats on being quantifiably hot stuff.

[pffft]

That ridiculous thing created an amusing stir in the security office.

[he enjoyed watching Magnus squirm]

But how much credence can I give it when they clearly can't appreciate your sleek look?

[discountstarscream]

So. Spa planet huh?

Want to go for a hot oil bath, me and you?

[He's not asking Prowl on a date except maybe he lowkey is.]

[pffft]

I was considering renewing my paintjob.

[Prowl hasn't had a proper rejuvenation since Megatron's trial! ]

That sounds like an enjoyable follow-up activity.

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[grimgrams]

[Prowl is literally Grimlock's last choice to ask out on a date, after Optimus Prime and after the Decepticons. This new Prowl is much improved over the "original" Prowl. to the point that he would consider the two of them friends. And yet, he just can't see himself and Prowl doing what he and Riptide did on their date: eating snacks, laughing over plate-chomping lessons, dancing...]

[He'll still send Prowl a message though. Just because they're friends.]

Prowl.

[He isn't quite so enthusiastic as he is asking others out for a date.]

You want...go dance? Have date?

[He almost hopes Prowl will refuse.]

[pffft]

I'm not much of a dancer, Grimlock.

[ and he doesn't date, not really. But he doesn't want to reject his friend that hard. ]

Why don't we grab a drink instead when we get there?

[legalcy]

[Prowl will receive a wrapped gift marked "To Prowl, From Minimus Ambus - DO NOT OPEN UNTIL THE 25TH".

Inside is a set of two desk tidies.]

[pffft]

[ well, this is... unexpected. and nice! ]

[grimgrams]

[For Christmas, Grimlock will give Prowl energon cookies roughly painted in black and white stripes. To tell the truth, he's not sure what Prowl likes, aside from music. Thus, in addition to the cookies, he gets Prowl a CD. He hasn't listened to it, but it has a dinosaur on the cover. Any CD that features a dinosaur has to be good, right?]

in person, sometime after Optimus' med bay stay

[grimgrams]

[Grimlock is all but trembling with barely held back rage as he accosts Prowl a short distance from the tactician's habsuite.]

Prowl. Optimus Prime hurt bad.

[An angry huff of air escapes his vents.]

Me Grimlock want kill Decepticon.

[He is not so much expressing his current state of mind, as he is demanding help from perhaps the only Autobot on board whose anger toward Decepticons burns as hotly as his own.]

[If Optimus will not lead the Autobots in retaliating against the Decepticons, then Grimlock will.]

[pffft]

[ Here he is! Accosted! Looks like today Prowl is going to have to try and convince Grimlock not to go on a murder spree. ]

That is not an unreasonable urge, Grimlock. Particularly with how some [ megatron ] seem to keep eluding consequences for their violence.

[ Fucking with the least hateable of the Optimuses, too. ]

Unfortunately, killing Decepticons is not as permanent a solution as they are in our home universe.

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[intelligenceofficer]

Remember what you said about Magnus needing his brain module examined? I'm inclined to agree.

hear the mounting incredulity in his text

[pffft]

What did he do this time? Invite Starscream on the Security Team?

voice [using Cyclonus' comm]

[daintylegs]

So, did you break up with Getaway or something?

Good if the answer is yes. He's literally the worst.

[pffft]

First, I am mystified by your constant urge to involve yourself in matters that have nothing to do with you.

Second, and for the third time, I must remind you that I don't date.

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[cybercatastrophe]

Security video feeds confirm Megatron's story. He transformed because something was trying to get under his armour (that something was 4) and lost control of his navigation, involuntarily being propelled through the ceiling. I already messaged Ratchet.

[pffft]

I will add this to the reports. Good work, Ravage.

[ credit where credit's due. ]