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Post by Whirligig/Wednesday Gilgamesh on Jan 3, 2010 13:51:10 GMT -5
Whirligig snatches the cloth from Skid-Z, resuming his pacing as he uses the cloth to better rid himself of the strange liquid. At the same time he knocks a hand against the side of his forehead and mutters, "Lousy, no-good, glitched-out, sad excuse for a processor, can't stay working for-"
He pauses and looks back at Skid-Z. "Uh, thanks. By the way."
At Optimus's suggestion, his expression turns skeptical. On the other hand, he doesn't feel much like smacking the guy for making it, so it seems like his little bout of madness is ending. "Does that actually work? Seems kind of silly, ya know? What do numbers have to do with emotions, anyway?" Of course, the point is that numbers don't have anything to do with emotions, but Whirligig's no psychologist or anything.
"I think I'm good now, anyway- ow, processor-ache." He rubs a finger between his optics, making a face.
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Skid-Z
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'Not obsessed; possessed! There is a difference, you know.'
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Post by Skid-Z on Jan 3, 2010 17:57:14 GMT -5
Skid-Z does not struggle with his temper. He’s struggling with those stabs he received. But he practices what he preaches, and therefore puts the group above his own.
He answers steadily; “you’re welcome” He turns around swiftly, eyeing both Whirligig and Optimus and cycles deeply, “Reinforcements and rescue aren’t here yet, while there are Pre.. Deceptacons, so we must still wait. Elita-1, Ramulus and Makeshift are trying to locate Clipper in the collapse, Long Haul and Springer are getting arrested and I don’t think we can be an interference to this planet’s law, we got Omega Supreme more than down and frankly, I don’t want any inhabitants of this planet endangering his nor anyone’s life, I take it we can be unified on that? Oh, and Sentinel Prime is M.I.A., we won’t forget.”
Skid-Z can keep a decent good tab on area activity. This one is not particularly challenging. “Keep Omega Supreme safe and non-stripped, find Clipper, get in contact with Sentinel and see to catch where that police vehicle will be going, that would be a fine main approach. If anyone is not here on site, we do not go out for them until we are secured by the bots enroute. When they get here, we must be able to inform them with short but firm facts - calamity approach-” He tries to make optic contact with the both of them, before carefully reminding, “We are spread a bit thinly, so rely on each other” …. He’s doing that right now while accessing his training.
//Ramulus, Makeshift and Elita-1, we are rounding up our situation over here; can we help you?// "Whirligig, you have mining experience, you said? Sounds like a fine help if they need it” He then assesses Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime, “Omega, you got any defenses left of your own? Optimus? (-glance to the police car-) I’m pretty okay with being the one to get that address”
So perhaps he’s not so democratic as usual. There would be a nice reason. He wants to wrap things up, soon. Where’s that backup anyways?
(( of course they can go in against him))
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Optimus Prime
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jan 6, 2010 14:48:48 GMT -5
Optimus shrugs. He isn't sure how it works himself, but if Whirligig is okay now, the point is moot.
He spots the mess on Whirligig's face. "Didn't that 'bot spill that on you just before your mood changed?" Funny, that.
"I have something else to follow up, here. There's a.. a Decepticon who could easily exploit Omega's strength." Yeah, justify it as much as you want, don't make it because you are after the living embodiment of your life's greatest failure.
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Post by Whirligig/Wednesday Gilgamesh on Jan 7, 2010 12:48:52 GMT -5
"Huh, what?" He looks up at Skid-Z, pinching a bit of metal between his optics as though it could stave off the aching in his head. "Ya think? I ain't ever worked with buildings before. Not even collapsed ones."
Mainly he's wondering if the careful application of explosives would be useful in this situation, because that could make rescuing people fun. Otherwise, eh, saving people, why not? It's not like he wants people to die of crushing or anything. Cave-ins, awful way to go and all that. He really ought to be feeling less indifferent about this whole thing.
He frowns, then replies to Optimus. "Yeah. Got real pissed off about it, even though I figure I'd usually just laugh it off. But maybe I ain't so great at figuring myself anymore."
Drifting back towards his usual carefree attitude, he grins at Optimus. "Sounds like fun. Good luck with that?"
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Jan 8, 2010 16:48:24 GMT -5
Skid-Z regards Optimus for a moment as the excuse is made. He also listens to Whirligig. When they both finish, he’s not smiling. ‘Rely on….. these jackafts pulling stunts like this? Why....’
“Well, any input on my action plan would’ve been appreciated.” He mutters, “Hey Clark Prime, sounds to me like you’re pulling to Sentinel’s plan of handling stuff, and the top wrote him M.I.A.?” He forces an ease into his words he’s totally not feeling for himself right now. “Could you spare a moment to actually think about what you just said? Are you going after a Decepticon that could be a threat to Omega? And you say that you'll do so on your own?”
Anyplace else and there might be a bemused jingle to his words, mocking the thought. His mood is now forming thunderclouds.
“Unfortunately, in contradiction to what Whirls here is not readily entertaining, is the fact that we are of the same faction, and that allowing you to go somewhere and disappear might hold consequences to us two. Probable if we're your last sighting. I am not up accepting a tirade from Xaaron or Rodimus because I let you and your Superman Complex road off leaving us behind here. Also, I know that I’ll be stuck with a guilt trip if your fluids are smeared across the pavements and I’m one of the bots who didn’t stop you while I could” He casts a short glare, “There is no ‘I’ in team nor army, so you better start communicating; who is this Decepticon, do you realize you might be walking into a trap and if the answer is yes, why are you making us all part of your self-infliction? I would’ve thought that someone like you would know… better” He ends somewhat disappointed and concerned.
"Whirligig, if you're up for a round of relieving Elita-1 concerning her radiocall, feel free." Skid-Z doesn't move to where he was going to, as he's unsure to what Optimus is going to do.
((Reminder to Whirligig: you are not exactly required to listen and Skid-Z won't hold it against you; it was a suggestion))
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Optimus Prime
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jan 20, 2010 5:58:06 GMT -5
...Clark Prime? What?
"I am going after her alone because this is a delicate matter and it is one I know about." He says, thrusting a finger at himself. "Your concern is noted, Skid-Z, but I do not have time to share more personal details about my life at the demand of someone else just because you feel you have a right to know. This bot and I have... a history. I know she won't hurt me," Optimus dares to hope that Elita's hatred cannot sink so deep, "but if there is a problem? I'll be in touch. I'm sorry, that is just how it has got to be."
Optimus doesn't give Skid-Z a chance to retort. He takes off after Eli--Blackarachnia.
Out of thread.
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Post by Whirligig/Wednesday Gilgamesh on Jan 23, 2010 10:57:36 GMT -5
Whirligig stares at Skid-Z for awhile after his big speech to Optimus, then shrugs and grins. "Heh, yeah, sure. Help people out of collapsed building, why not?"
He turns in that direction and wanders off, rambling out loud, "I mean, it's kind of like a cave-in right? I always hated cave-ins, got all 'Aw scrap! Those rocks came loose, people might be getting crushed in there!' Serious times, serious times..."
Serious times, and yet he's not feeling especially serious about it at the moment. Hrn, stupid not-quite-right head.
Out of thread, unless something crazy happens.
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Jan 24, 2010 18:19:27 GMT -5
The Decepticon is a she? Right, well, his concern has been noted, so men should not linger where lingering is bad.
“Be sure to keep us updated on your bearings” Skid-Z shifts aside, perhaps a bit too eager but Optimus takes his chance and leaves. With a soft beep, the scout’s systems transcribe the audiolog to file, because it darned well proves that Optimus knows exactly what he’s getting in to.
The young Autobot fighter casts the leaver no second look and hastens off to help in the rescue works as well.
--------------------------------------------- Thread lock please.
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