Slider
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Post by Slider on Jan 27, 2011 3:20:53 GMT -5
"A Prime is second in command?" Slider, incredulous, arced an eye ridge in disbelief as it was somewhat more important than the knowledge of 13 other realities. Together the facts combined to illustrate to the young soldier that things must be exceptionally complicated here.
"You know what? Forget I asked. And don't worry about me rampaging through the computer protocols. It just seems weird that the access nodes aren't on the floor."
Seeing Jazz' smile though, at least that affirmed that some things never changed.
"So what happens now?"
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Nightbeat
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Post by Nightbeat on Jan 27, 2011 17:54:20 GMT -5
"Where I come from, the Prime is whoever has the Matrix, not necessarily the 'bot in charge. Rodimus is from where I'm from, sort of. We've also got two Primes from a reality where it's just a rank," Nightbeat explains before cycling his optics in a blink behind his shades. "Why would they be on the floor? Do you use them with your feet?"
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Jazz [G1]
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Post by Jazz [G1] on Jan 30, 2011 9:42:06 GMT -5
Jazz nods at Slider. "It's an odd concept to me, too, but the Emirate does a darn good job so far."
He'd ask about the nodes, but it looks like Nightbeat has that covered, so he addresses the question instead - "Now, we get you cleared with security, probably have you run through Medical to make sure you're good to go, then see about having you a room and duties assigned."
Then Jazz remembers who actually does room assignments, and snaps his fingers. "Dunno if you got Constructicons where you come from, but don't shoot Long Haul and Scrapper. They're with us."
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Slider
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Post by Slider on Feb 1, 2011 7:00:15 GMT -5
Slider offered Nightbeat a hidden smile as well, "I'm looking forward to meeting Xaaron and Rodimus. But..."
"What kind of Cybertronian uses his feet to access a console?" Slider's question did nothing to hide the incredulous tone in his voice or the tinge of worry that there were some here that actually did.
"Where I'm from, they sit on opposite sides of the console. You'd reach down, connect with them, the display node would extend forward and you would be able to use the console."
"Anyway," Slider said, changing the subject and noticeably at ease enough to do so now, "I'm ready to get started. It's actually a little weird, for me at least, to just stand around like this without a job that needs doing."
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Nightbeat
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Post by Nightbeat on Feb 1, 2011 22:31:39 GMT -5
Nightbeat pauses, trying to picture a computer terminal set up the way Slider is describing. "That seems . . . needlessly complex," he opines. However, if you had to run around using various computer terminals over the course of an adventure, it'd certainly be more interesting for anyone watching than just hunching over and pressing buttons.
"Believe me, you'll be running errands and sitting watches soon enough. Savor the lull while you can."
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Jazz [G1]
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Post by Jazz [G1] on Feb 5, 2011 18:03:04 GMT -5
Jazz shrugs at Slider. "I've never heard of a foot console - but then, I've never heard of the ones you're talkin' about, either. I'm more used to touchpads an' keyboards and the like. Sounds interesting to see, though."
Then he chuckles. "Nightbeat's right, though. Let's get the ball rollin' here..."
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OOC: Headin' towards a wrap I figure, since Slider-mun has mentioned they'd like the interview/etc offscreened.
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Slider
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Post by Slider on Feb 6, 2011 8:19:18 GMT -5
"But it's so much easier!" Slider exclaims while trying to refute Nightbeat's (correct) assertion with all the vigor of someone who knew of no other way of doing things, "You can actually feel and manipulate the coding as you rework it to your needs."
"Anyway, anything sounds good compared to being burned alive. I just hope I can at least be useful..."
OOC: Up, out and on...
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