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Post by Springer on Jul 23, 2009 22:32:35 GMT -5
Springer wants to facepalm as Clipper starts fawning over the hug. This room gets more fluffy, and it'll turn into a mattress store...
He clears his vocaliser, and walks up. "Alright, so you two know each other, I take it?"
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Post by Clipper on Jul 25, 2009 16:01:35 GMT -5
Aww! There's nothing to be embarrassed about Optimus! Honest! Girls like it when you're happy to see them!
Errr... You know. Most girls. With guys that like them. That they might maybe, possibly, kinda sorta like back. Maybe. Or something.
She's just going to wait here by the door with Springer and, umm... look useful? Actually, maybe she should just head over to the console post and set up there. Just because they have one arrival, doesn't mean that there won't be any others. Someone should probably be ready to put the forcefield thing up in case it's an unfriendly one. Or something.
Besides, it's a good way to "hide".
Fortunately, someone has been kind enough to install a, er... booster seat... for the use of the Micromasters and similar sized bots. It still takes a bit to toss it in place and climb up.
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Post by Elita-1 on Jul 25, 2009 19:27:32 GMT -5
"Hmm?" Elita turns toward Springer. Oh yeah, they are being watched, aren't they? She doesn't mind, not really, but Optimus never was keen on people, well, noticing. So when he drops the embrace she doesn't drop her smile, instead moving to his side.
"We...actually know each other quite well. We are- er, were?- in the Academy together." she darts a glance at Optimus for confirmation. He did say that it had been a long time.
"Sooo," Elita says then, lacing her fingers behind her and rocking back on her heels, "I assume there's some protocol, some hoops to jump through before I'm vetted and all that."
"I don't suppose the person I need to talk to is in the room?" She slants her optics back up at Optimus.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 26, 2009 14:54:01 GMT -5
"Were. That... was a long time ago for me."
Because it was a number of stellar cycles ago, that on a fool's errand for energon, I botched up and lost my two dearest friends, one to the inability to save her and the other to hatred and spite, that got me kicked out of the academy. If anyone noticed the sadness in Optimus' voice, it is because that is what he wanted to tell her.
He shakes it off as best he can when Elita asks her new question, eager for a change in subject. "No, that would be Emirate Xaaron, or Rodimus Prime. But given that I know you, I can put a good word in."
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Post by Springer on Jul 26, 2009 17:10:37 GMT -5
"Or Kup. He's head of security, and generally handles the new arrivals," he adds to Prime's answer. "Though, generally, someone here watching the rocks has to clear you to go out, which would be myself in this case." He offers a warm grin. "Since you two seem to know each other, you wanna handle filling her in, Optimus?"
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Post by Clipper on Jul 28, 2009 18:48:16 GMT -5
Clipper really has nothing to add, since Elita has a guide in the person of Optimus, and Springer is the one to give permission, and, really, she's not much more at this point than a glorified gopher without a real job. Besides, no one's paying attention to her any longer, so she'll just content herself with familiarizing herself with the control panel, just in case.
ooc: skippable until needed.
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Post by Elita-1 on Jul 29, 2009 18:39:17 GMT -5
"Oh, you have Prime here?" Elita can't help sounding a little surprised. After all, Optimus wasn't a Prime when she knew him. But of course he must have made the rank by now (or has he yet?); he was on track for it just like Sentinel. "And...Emirate Xaaron?" she adds quickly, trying to hide her embarrasement. "Which part is the rank? Xaaron....doesn't sound like it, but I haven't heard either before...."
She smiles up at Optimus though, when Springer basically places her in his hands. "All right, then. So...you want to escort me to my next stop on the tour, Optimus?" She moves closer to try and lace elbows with him and put her other hand on his arm.
"Please? I'm sure the walk will give us a chance to catch up." Even if for her it's been less than a cycle since they last spoke.
Edit: Oh yeah...out of thread w/ Optimus if he leaves, which he is so....
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 30, 2009 7:55:01 GMT -5
"Emirate." Optimus says in explanation to Elita's question. Springer's recommendation means that Optimus doesn't have to insist on giving her the tour.
When Elita moves to link up elbows, Optimus doesn't stop her. After so long on this strange world, to have friends here is so important. "Elita... I really cannot think of anything I'd rather do right now."
He looks over his shoulder and gives Springer and Clipper a smile, and raises his arm in a wave. "Thank you, I'll catch her up." His face shows a hint of regret as he remembers just what 'catching up' will involve with Elita...
...But either way, he leads her away from the boulder room, and off to somewhere to talk in private.
Out of thread, new thread starting soon.
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Post by Springer on Jul 31, 2009 10:28:20 GMT -5
Springer gives a wave back to Optimus, then settles back on his spot against the wall.
Once the pair have left, he turns his attention to Clipper, smirking slightly. "First day, you said? Don't stress too much over it," he says, crossing his arms.
"Don't think I've seen you since Jetfire and myself went off on patrol that one time. How you been? And did you know the kid's brother finally showed up? He was bouncin' off the walls for about a week, I swear." He chuckles a bit, though his face may seem just a hint long.
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Post by Clipper on Jul 31, 2009 11:40:39 GMT -5
Clipper adds her own polite wave to the retreating bots before nodding in answer to Springer's question. " Oh. Um, okay. Thank you."
"I guess I've been busy," she adds. Trying to fit in, trying to find a way to help out, trying to learn how to fight. Plus, it's amazingly easy to miss someone her size flitting about.
"He did? Oh, that's wonderful! I can only imagine how happy that made him!"
It might be her imagination, but Springer doesn't look quite as enthused about that pronouncement, actually. She has a small hunch why. "None of your friends have shown up yet, have they?" she asks gently. "Your Wreckers, right?"
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Post by Springer on Jul 31, 2009 12:42:37 GMT -5
"Yeah, never a dull moment here," he answers, chuckling faintly.
"Oh yeah, he was going nuts. When I said he was bouncing off the walls, it wasn't a metaphor." Springer laughs a bit. "His brother was a bit embarrassed, though. He'd only just arrived, so it was understandable."
The next bit Clipper says makes Springer a bit uncomfortable, but he did somewhat bring it on himself. He shakes his head. "No, not even any alternate reality ones."
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Post by Clipper on Jul 31, 2009 13:31:35 GMT -5
It must be very lonely for Springer. She has Holi, and the jet brothers have each other, and even Optimus has Elita-1 now. Not just lonely, but maybe a little frustrating to see everyone around him getting friends showing up, and Springer still alone.
Clipper doesn't know what she would do if she didn't have Holi here.
"So, you're all kinda like an elite force, right?" she asks curiously. She really does want to hear about his friends, but she's really hoping that talking about them might cheer him up some.
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Post by Springer on Aug 1, 2009 13:53:40 GMT -5
Well, Springer has Kup! Sort-of... Not his Kup, and Kup is busy being head of security.
Plus, he can't quite look the elder in the face without getting hit with a ton of guilt. Something he's only told one mech here about, though he gets the feeling he should talk to Perceptor about it sometime soon.
Clipper's question provides Springer a bit of an outlet, though. "You could say that, yeah." His expression turns to a slight smirk. He is rather proud of the group, after all! "We're called in when the odds are down in the Pit, but a job needs to be done anyway."
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Post by Clipper on Aug 1, 2009 14:57:08 GMT -5
Clipper's optics widen with admiration, and she leans forward in her booster with unfeigned interest. "Wow! I bet you all have seen a lot, then!"
Hopefully Springer takes the opening and launches into a bit of story time. Especially since he does seem happier talking about them. Just like Holi, really; he may miss his Patrol, but he's so proud of them, and never turns down a chance to talk them up. Rightfully so, too!
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Post by Springer on Aug 2, 2009 23:13:43 GMT -5
Springer nods a bit. "Definitely seen plenty. Probably more than we should have..."
The Wrecker finds a spare chair, sitting in it backwards, gladly taking Clipper's springboard. "There was one instance where we butted heads with the Predacons - the ones led by Razorclaw, not the ones that the Maximals know. They'd broken the standard Decepticon infiltration protocol on Vargus 7..."
---------- OOC: Fade out!
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