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Post by Perceptor on Jun 3, 2008 5:03:29 GMT -5
Perceptor nods as he quietly replies, "I know."
He does know. Yet, he'd given his word, however inadvertantly. Something Shockwave had expected. Had counted upon.
"I am too predictable, Rodimus." It could be a joke in the same vein as Rodimus' observation about his alternate. His own expression is quite serious, though, as he meets that one-opticked gaze.
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Post by Rodimus Prime on Jun 3, 2008 8:42:09 GMT -5
"Then change. We are Transformers."
Perceptor didn't give his word. Shockwave took it by verbal force. There is a difference. With promises, intent has meaning.
"Well, I'm done for now. There's been nothing physical planted on you. But before I make my report, I need to know: what do you intend to do about this situation, Perceptor?"
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Post by Perceptor on Jun 3, 2008 16:33:31 GMT -5
So. No devices or bugs. An oversight? Or perhaps lack of materials prepared beforehand?
Or, worse yet, by intent? Shockwave has proven to know him well, and such an oversight would normally, undoubtedly, have inspired much contemplation regarding motives and re-evaluation of preconceptions. Perhaps Perceptor thinks too much.
Change. Can it be that simple?
Even Shockwave had mused at the time that he doubted that failing to honor his word would have occurred to the Autobot.
"I will change," Perceptor replies softly, finally looking up to meet Rodimus' gaze without that shadow of shame. "I will try," he amends with a rueful smile. Perceptor is well aware of his own limitations and habits. He knows why it is that Botanica or her representative has been checking in on him every solar cycle since the arrival of the alternate Xaaron and Swerve, or why Long Haul had felt the need to physically carry him off to ensure that he'd had rest. On... multiple occasions.
"I will put my mobility to use," he adds, flexing that repaired knee, "without concern for non-existent strings fettering me. And should a manner be devised to turn Shockwave's machinations back upon him..."
"Then we will see what can be done."
It's a start, at any rate, yes?
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Post by Rodimus Prime on Jun 3, 2008 19:39:32 GMT -5
"Yes," Rodimus smiles, expression a touch grim. "We will. But in order for us to do that, then you'll have to keep us up to date."
He stands up and looks down at Perceptor, then holds out his hand to help the other Autobot up.
"All right?" he asks.
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Post by Perceptor on Jun 3, 2008 19:53:49 GMT -5
"Yes, sir." Solemn as he accepts that hand up. He's been trying to be better about that. Honestly he has.
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