Sky-byte
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Post by Sky-byte on Aug 28, 2007 12:53:44 GMT -5
Sky-byte snorts at Starscream's apparent need for a throne. Egotistical Piper. Curiosity alleviated and attention skittering away, he turns away with a huff.
He is about to make his exit, when a familiar title crosses over the radio. Vehicon? A Vehicon's turned up? One of those mindless drones1? Why in the world is a thing like that here? Sky-byte snorts and makes his response over the radio before transforming and sweeping towards the mine.
A quick peak at the anomaly would be nice before heading out to do some exploring of the area of his own.
1 RiD has made a reference to 'vehicon drones' before.
OOC: Heading off for a brief pass to the Mines Thread.
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Post by Hook on Aug 28, 2007 19:06:46 GMT -5
Hook takes the datadisc from Spinister and rolls it between his fingers. Information on the care for Spinister and Needlenose's organic guns. How very, very useful.
"It is duly noted that when I reverse-engineer the Targetmaster process, you do not want one, Starscream. A throne will be constructed when you bring me the Autobot parts you would like to go into it."
Oh, Scrapper. If his gestalt-mate can't be here, then Hook will memorialize him by using his arts where appropriate.
"If you have nothing else to add, I need to alter the schematics. I will summon you when they are ready.1"
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1. Though hopefully that can be assumed to be done while off-stage.
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Post by Needlenose on Aug 28, 2007 19:37:06 GMT -5
Needlenose arrives late! This is because between being a repair-mech and a caretaker of organics, Needlenose has been busy! But also, it's fashionable to be late. Everyone knows that.
He comes strolling up as though he were arriving at just the right moment (and if this is the moment he's arriving, it must be the right one!) and looks over the plans in the sand. Sadly, however, he's not yet heard any of the suggested corrections, and while most of his personal needs are taken care of (at the moment, he doesn't even need a hanger!) he can't help but point out, "You're going to need facilities for the organics!"
D'oh!
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Starscream
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"Sometimes I can almost feel it!"
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Post by Starscream on Aug 28, 2007 23:40:09 GMT -5
"Well we will need to accomodate proper air circulation to ensure nothing overheats," said Starscream. "I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to factor in an intake fan from outside." Hmm, caring about fresh air for the humans? Not really, this will shut them up and Starscream would rather factor their needs into equipment that they will need to build anyway rather than manufacturing extra hardware for them. "And Hook," Starscream snaps, "If you do not wish to construct a sufficient throne with adequate materials, you may delegate the task to someone competant. We are not in a position to acquire Autobot parts and you know it."
When Needlenose chimes in, Starscream says resignedly, "We know..."
The only other thing that Starscream wishes to add is that access to crucial faction-based data is going to be restricted to ONLY Transformers. Though he'll wait until neither Targetmaster is in the area before saying that.
OOC: If you want to just assume Starscream tracks Hook down later on and tells him of his last request, that's fine by me.
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Post by Hook on Aug 29, 2007 15:11:17 GMT -5
"I'm not going to force an inadequate throne on my emperor," Hook says in a low, almost ignorable tone.
That subject addressed, and the need for a throne either squashed or inflamed, Hook raises his voice to answer Needlenose. "I am aware of what is required. If you could provide any other information on your gun-partners than what Spinister has already provided-" Here, the Constructicon brandishes the datadisc at the jet. "-Then provide it."
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OOC: Sure, Starscream. The next version of the plans will be the final one anyway, and I'd like to just assume a go-ahead on that so Hook can start on some other form of busywork.
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Post by Needlenose on Aug 29, 2007 16:28:57 GMT -5
Looks like Needlenose has arrived too late. Inconceivable! He shrugs. "I wouldn't be shocked if he missed something." Like the all-important video game room. "It might be best if I stick around to help with the revisions? I can give suggestions as you go along." Read: he can get in the way. But he can also provide some helpful feedback, so it might be a good idea to go ahead and let him pester, anyway. The fashionista kneels and examines the rooms. Already there are too few... two new arrivals! But from the design, that should be easy to correct. "So, how hard'll it be to get me and Spinister's room soundproofed?" he asks. OOC: I'm good with either a working "fade-out," or dealing with Hook responding to my question.
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Starscream
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"Sometimes I can almost feel it!"
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Post by Starscream on Aug 29, 2007 19:44:32 GMT -5
Starscream wondered why exactly they would require soundproofing. Sounds like someone wants to keep secrets! Starscream didn't object to anything though, at the moment at least. He'd just remember to keep an audio unit trained on Needlenose whenever he could afford it.
As for Hook's constant arguing about a throne, Starscream's patience was starting to run out. "Then make it to my specifications..." He said, through gritted 'teeth'.
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Post by Hook on Aug 29, 2007 23:19:23 GMT -5
Clearly, it's time to ignore Starscream until he goes away. If he won't accept Hook's perfectly excellent suggestions about the composition of his throne or the subtle hint that sitting on a lesser throne would diminish his rank as emperor, then obviously it wasn't worth fighting over.
Besides, Needlenose is here.
"Yours and- Spinister's room?" There is a slightly unpleasant upward curve to Hook's mouth as he says that. "What makes you think you are sharing a room with Spinister?"
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Post by Needlenose on Aug 30, 2007 6:52:49 GMT -5
Of course Needlenose and Spinister are going to be keeping secrets! This has nothing to do with soundproofing, however.
Needlenose's antennae flatten as he looks up at Hook with confusion. Then, the right one lifts. "Well, why wouldn't we? I mean, we're from the same reality, we're both Mayhems, we're used to living and working together. We're partners! Friends! And it keeps the Nebulans in one room." Okay, technically Spinister is Needlenose's superior, but from the point Needlenose was pulled from the relationship really did resemble more a partnership than superior-subordinate.
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Starscream
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"Sometimes I can almost feel it!"
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Post by Starscream on Aug 30, 2007 15:59:51 GMT -5
"I think you and Spinister need to decide on where the Nebulans are going before this talk continues.." Starscream said as he turned to Needlenose.
Starscream then just hovered around. He obviously had something to say but he seemed to be waiting for the right moment.
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Post by Hook on Aug 30, 2007 18:25:21 GMT -5
"Heh." Hook deactivates the energy device and flicks it back into subspace. "Due to the current command structure, Needlenose, it would be better if you were to share a living space with me. It is absolutely required that the two principal engineers of the Decepticons to be able to work flawlessly together. A shared living space will facilitate that."
And it will help Hook get a gauge on the jet that behaved so oddly like Mixmaster.
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Post by Needlenose on Aug 30, 2007 18:37:38 GMT -5
Needlenose's wings and antennae both droop and shift back on him, while his optics open wide. "But... but... I... but..." he sputters out. Then he seizes on what Starscream had just mentioned, and points wildly. "Nebulans! My Nebulans! They're with me! Do you really want to share the room with them? Best to keep them all together, right?"
Darn it, but why is Hook doing this to him?
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Starscream
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"Sometimes I can almost feel it!"
strangely enough, male.
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Post by Starscream on Aug 31, 2007 16:45:45 GMT -5
Hmm, how to play this? If Starscream doesn't give them a place to conspire now, they'll just find one later. At least now he knows where it is and can plan for things. "They're the only people with these 'Nebulan' creatures, and they are a seperate unit. Perhaps, given the amount of time you two will be spending together doing design work, you'll need at least SOME time apart. And you, Needlenose. Get Spinister's approval for housing the pair of you AND the Nebulans in the same barracks. That IS the reason we're agreeing to put you together, after all. I don't want to have to repeat this argument with Spinister."
Starscream started to wonder if drawing names out of a hat was going to resolve the problem.
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Post by Hook on Sept 4, 2007 16:28:03 GMT -5
"It is not as if the Nebulans are required to live in the same room as you, Needlenose. However, if you are that attached to them..."
Pushing the issue further with Starscream opposing it would not further his goals in any way, shape, or form. He might come across as distastefully desperate, and there was absolutely nothing positive about such a situation.
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Post by Needlenose on Sept 4, 2007 17:11:15 GMT -5
Needlenose sniffs. "Most Decepticons prefer to keep their weapons on-hand, after all..." Which is true enough. Decepticons are not exactly the most trust-worthy bunch. Still, he's pleased enough to have gotten his way, and not far-thinking enough to worry about the consequences of thwarting Hook.
The Mayhem nods at Starscream. "I'll check with Spinister, Lord Starscream, though I doubt they'll be a problem." Mostly because Spinister has no idea what Needlenose intends to try.
Needlenose is, shockingly, here to work, although he's a little surprised that Starscream's still hovering around. "All the repairs that can be done without more specialized parts, are, Hook. I came by to see what was next." Since he's currently assigned to assist Hook and all.
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