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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 11, 2009 23:29:55 GMT -5
Optimus sighs. "You'd be amazed about the stuff I've learned about myself and my actions since I have arrived here. By the way... have you heard of any 'bots called Dinobots? Or someone named Bambi?"
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Post by Prowl on Jul 12, 2009 1:01:29 GMT -5
"Dinobots, yes," Prowl nods, and then twitches at the memories of that time. Bulkhead falling on him. Multiple times. One side of his optics twitch.
"I'm not sure how they came about into existence, but after a bit of an ordeal we found them a deserted island to live on. Their existence is masked by one of my holograms. I'm not sure there was one named Bambi, though, there were only 3. One was named Grimlock, as he said it quite often, I had to assume that was his name."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 12, 2009 1:23:47 GMT -5
"Apparently, it is my destiny to deactivate them." Optimus says. "But.. if I remember properly, Bambi said I had done that well before your removal." Then his snaps, remembering something important. "Grimlock! We have a Grimlock here. And a Slag. They are Dinobots from another reality. They.. have a very primitive way of speaking."
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Post by Prowl on Jul 12, 2009 21:44:48 GMT -5
Prowl tilts his head to the side. He had almost just recently dealt with a very much alive Grimlock!
"Mm, no, you and Professor Sumdac wanted to melt them down. I stopped you," Prowl crossed his arms, sounding a bit angered. "They had life, and sentience. There was no way I would let you destroy that, which is why they now lead their lives on a deserted island." He falls silent, seemingly staring off into space, deep in thought.
"Is there anything else that you'd like to know? I can answer it to the best of my abilities," he says after a few moments, tilting his head back to look at Optimus.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 13, 2009 0:40:12 GMT -5
Optimus is very confused. He wouldn't just melt down something that had a spark. Would he? "...Was I confused? Over the presence of their life?" He's clearly confused as to his own actions! Up until now, he had just assumed (hoped, actually) that Bambi was missing some context of his actions. That he didn't do what she said he did. Well, it turns out he didn't, but he tried to--that was bad enough.
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Post by Prowl on Jul 13, 2009 20:24:30 GMT -5
"You perceived them as a threat, and didn't think they were actually spark-bearing beings. Your actions were understandable," he says. He isn't actually saying that he went against Optimus' wishes at the time and broke the Dinobots free to get them away from the prospect of being destroyed.
That could endanger his past-self... Somehow. Prowl has feelings about this sort of thing. It comes with being a ninja. Fortune cookie-bot never wrong!
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 14, 2009 0:08:08 GMT -5
Well, Optimus feels slightly better--if foolish, for mistaking sapient 'bots for automatons. He offers a grin at Prowl.
"You know, a lot of bad might have happened, but clearly a lot of good has happened to you in the process, too." He offers a friendly pat on the shoulder.
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Post by Prowl on Jul 14, 2009 18:21:42 GMT -5
"You could say that," he says, but nothing more. He's quite content to be quiet and listen, or just enjoy the quiet now. He has a lot to think of, especially the change of environment.
"I hope there are quiet places on this ship," he says, starting to leave. He nods a bit at Optimus, signaling that he's done explaining, and needs time to himself.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 15, 2009 0:18:15 GMT -5
Hmm, Prowl still wants to keep some secrets. That's fair enough.
But in addition to that, Prowl wants some time alone. Optimus returns the nod. "You'll have to room with someone, but I'll have a word with Xaaron about ensuring you've got someone... quiet."
Optimus half-turns to leave, then stops. "Prowl? It's good to have you here."
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Post by Prowl on Jul 15, 2009 2:07:55 GMT -5
Prowl stops walking and glances back. A kind smile crosses his face as he turns to Optimus and offers a simple salute, before turning and walking off down the hall.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 15, 2009 5:14:12 GMT -5
Optimus grins at the salute. Their catch-up now complete, he makes his way back to his room.
Now all that is left is to radio Xaaron and inform him of Prowl's request.
Optimus is now out of thread, yo.
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