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Post by Kup on Oct 18, 2007 17:44:19 GMT -5
OOC note: In an attempt to get these knocked out, I'm going to start having two threads open at a time for them. Of course, they don't take place at the same time. This thread takes place after the vote thread, after the room assignments have been announced, and after the Holi and Wheelie interview.
The veteran considers his list. It seems with all the new arrivals that getting these wrapped up will be an impossible task, but really, he's got more done than he has left. He's considered delegating, but the first name that comes to mind for that task is "Nightbeat." This is immediately followed by his own voice going, "Uh... no."
Now, a bit tired of the inside, he's chosen to arrange this latest interview in a park he'd found in the city. Of course, since everything's built for humans, there's no real seating for something his sized, but he's used to that sort of thing, anyway.
He strolls absently about the main clearing, taking in the plant life as he waits for Synapse to show up.
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Post by Synapse on Oct 18, 2007 18:56:03 GMT -5
It's not terribly hard to find Kup. With his nodes dancing ahead, Synapse pads quietly into the park. He's beginning to get used to the scale of things on this planet that and its organic properties. Luckily, he's a bit shorter than most bots or adjusting to this sudden size change might be harder.
Something large and brightly colored flutters lazily past him, causing Synapse to backpedal a few steps. These steps, not as carefully made as the others, are probably audible to anyone nearby. So much for an unnoticed entry.
"You called, sir?"
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Post by Kup on Oct 18, 2007 19:40:34 GMT -5
Kup turns towards Synapse, nods, and smiles warmly. "Ah, Synapse. Yeah. Been going through, trying to talk to everyone, get an idea what sort of skills and backgrounds we have available so we can make plans and such easier."
He's not holding his stylus or sheet-of-metal notepad, but he goes on anyway. "From what I've been hearing, sounds like you're from my Cybertron, or one like it, but you got here before I did, so I didn't even get your timestamp. Mind sharing that, and a bit about yourself? Combat experience, other useful skills, that sort of thing?"
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Post by Synapse on Oct 18, 2007 20:20:05 GMT -5
If Synapse had any worries before, they melt away ever so slightly at Kup's smile. The older mech as been kind so far and he's been an Autobot longer than any of the commanders that Synapse has served under. If Synapse scrutinizes his memory banks a little more closely, he might recall hearing Kup's name tossed around a few times back on Cybertron. He relaxes a bit, it's only a little interview.
"Yes, I'm from Cybertron and served in Ultra Magnus's division," Synapse wasn't anyone notable of course. "Optimus Prime had just recently left the planet on a search for energy when I was pulled," he carefully reports a few numbers for a more exact time. "A few things about myself?" That's a question Synapse isn't used to hearing from many.
"I was created during the war to fulfill my duty as an Autobot spy. I learned as quickly as I could," It just never seemed to be quick enough. "My combat experience is extremely limited," Synapse self consciously brushes his hand against his light armor. "I specialize in observation, stealth, and escape. In all likeliness, you've probably observed my nodes. They are equipped with optical as well as tactile sensors--no audio, but they've served me well enough."
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Post by Kup on Oct 18, 2007 21:03:04 GMT -5
Kup dips his head in a quick, bobbing nod. "Yeah, I've noticed those. Very useful, them. But... I can't help but wonder, why tactile sensors?" He shifts his weight from the right foot to the left and absently clasps his right wrist with his left hand as he studies Synapse thougthfully. "Seems a bit of an odd choice... or were you ever told, even?" Not all Transformers are given the details of the logic (or lack there-of) behind the choices of their design. Why, most folks from Synapse's time don't even know why Transformers have driver's cabs or cockpits!
"Also, let me know if you have any questions for me. Even if you don't, I'll have some information for you, but a lot of that will come later, when I've had a chance to compile everything."
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Post by Synapse on Oct 18, 2007 22:19:38 GMT -5
Synape's looks away and seems to duck slightly at Kup's question. "No, I haven't been told the motives of adding such sensors," he fidgets, practically feeling Kup's gaze. "It's an odd choice, but...I wasn't fully completed before activation." One hopes that his creator would have done away with the tactile thing completely if given the chance. Why tactile indeed? "They also seem to function well for base moral..." this last statement is slightly muttered. Synapse still isn't looking at Kup.
"I...I don't have any questions, no." He's more slightly embarrassed than anything.
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Post by Kup on Oct 18, 2007 23:07:41 GMT -5
Kup frowns. 'Base moral.' In other words...
...Lovely.
"Combat experience or no, we've got a big use for you, lad. Your orbital maps were well and good, but what we really need now is more detail of our surrounding area. Especially of the locations of any other power receiving stations or, better yet, where the power's being sent from. As it is, we're barely making due, and we certainly won't get Omega fueled up enough for space flight at this rate. We need fresh sources of energy."
"Besides that, I'm asking that everyone attend some basic combat training sessions." Well, okay. Probably not First Aid. Or rather, he can attend, and just be there in case anyone gets hurt. "If there's a chance you're going to be on the field, you need to be there. Haven't set the time yet, but I want you to keep an audial out for it. Got it?"
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Post by Synapse on Oct 19, 2007 7:22:37 GMT -5
Well, as long as the game 'Make Synapse twitch' doesn't arrive on planet, the scout will be happy. Synapse would also like to add that contrary to what seemed to be popular belief, he does not make a good ceiling ornament.
His gaze returns to Kup at the veteran's words. "I can take care of more detailed mappings any time you wish, sir. You had also previously mentioned another orbital pass? Is there a certain time you wish for me to complete that?"
Combat training sessions...
"I'll keep and audial out for it," Synapse replies, slightly hesitant. What Kup says makes sense. It doesn't make him any more eager.
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Post by Kup on Oct 19, 2007 15:56:57 GMT -5
"As soon as reasonable," Kup answers about the orbital pass. "We're mostly still getting organized and built up down here, so it's probably a good idea. Just make sure Xaaron knows where you're off to before you head off."
Kup smiles. With another robot, he might be reaching over to shake Synapse's hand, but here he makes no move towards the smaller Autobot, instead explaining, "Well, that should be about it, then. It's been nice talking to you." And with that, Kup finally summons his stylus and sheet of metal from subspace in order to make a few notes.
OOC: Interview's up, Synapse, unless you've got something else to add?
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Post by Synapse on Oct 19, 2007 23:23:03 GMT -5
Synapse gives a brief nod.
"It was a pleasant meeting, sir," he murmurs with a respectful bob. Synapse casts one last hesitant look back in Kup's direction, as if he'd like to say more, before backing into the trees and melting away in their shadows. Taking one last orbit around Kup, his nodes follow suit.
OOC: Up and over then!
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