Tracks
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Post by Tracks on Jul 23, 2008 7:05:13 GMT -5
Tracks hasn't heard of any giant squid Transformers either. They sound slightly dangerous to a mech's paint job if one isn't wary.
Done flicking and brushing water off his form, Tracks saunters forward, eager to see this elevator. It earns an appraising look and a small sound of appreciation. "Do you think it could be powered by a water generator?" At that suggestion, Tracks begins glancing around the platform, searching for any lines or cables leading back to the river.
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Override
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The Chancellor, Her Noble Potency, Empress Override. The Glorious Victor over Everyone Else On the Track
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Post by Override on Jul 23, 2008 14:48:57 GMT -5
Hey, Override just arrived yesterday. She certainly doesn't know of Claw Jaw. In fact, the idea of Transformers that turn into animals is kind of new on her, anyway!
"It could by powered by pretty much anything," Override answers as she moves in to examine the wall that the lift is set against. "What are the typical power sources you guys have seen around here?"
As she talks, she gestures to the track that the lift works on. There's a covered metal section that's recessed slightly against the bridge legs - an obvious place to run a cable and something that a flier (that is, not her) can inspect.
"I'll ask the others about any swimmers we might have when we get back."
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Post by Makeshift on Jul 24, 2008 7:16:51 GMT -5
There aren't a lot of beastformers where Makeshift is from, either. The only one he's ever heard of back home is that Predacon guy.
"Mostly, they had some kind of orbital power stations that beam energy back down to the planet. At least, that's how I understand it. We can use it as is, but it's not the best source of fuel for Transformers. Fortunately the techs can convert it into usable energon."
He may be last place in speed in this group, but Makeshift has the edge in aerial maneuvering. He follows Override's gesture to the lift's track, inspecting it for damage.
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Post by Tracks on Jul 26, 2008 16:46:30 GMT -5
The only beastformers that Tracks knows of are some Soundwave's little casseticons, and they don't seem to do water that often.
"To tell the truth, I haven't much of a chance to observe much of the power sources here," Tracks confesses smoothly, though with a slightly embarrassed shrug. He spent more time trying to adapt and absorb the weird facts of arriving to this place yesterday than exploring. That's what today's for.
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Override
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Post by Override on Jul 26, 2008 18:15:56 GMT -5
Tracks doesn't know of the Dinobots? Poor Dinobots!
"So a receiving station would be top-side," Override answers Makeshift thoughtfully. "We should probably just make note of this area and then look at what's nearby on the surface later, then." Then she smiles at Tracks. "And once we get back, we get someone to let us in on all the details we've missed."
Finally, she looks back up at Makeshift. "I think we've made all the progress we can down here. Mind giving me a lift back up to the bridge?"
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Post by Makeshift on Jul 28, 2008 7:01:34 GMT -5
How does Tracks not know of the Dinobots when he just saw one naked? Or is he just trying to forget?
"Sure," Makeshift replies to Override, lowing his tow cable. The hook should make a decent foot brace. He just hopes he's gauged her height properly to avoid giving her a face full of booster on the way up. "I can start with the details on the way back."
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Post by Tracks on Jul 28, 2008 21:53:17 GMT -5
You'd forget the Dinobots too if one of the first things you saw today were the great big mass of hulking, twisted and sparking internals of one. Ugh, how distasteful. No offense to the Dinobots though of course, and he's being honest here. The internals of anyone first thing in the day would prompt Tracks's memory banks to politely purge elsewhere and reassess later.
But yes, an amendment: The only beastformers that Tracks knows of are some Soundwave's little casseticons and the Dinobots, both don't seem to do water much (though he hasn't witnessed the latter's fishing hobby).
"I'll be sure to keep this place in mind, it'll be hard area to forget." He casts one last look at the glittering rocks and the stream before collapsing back into his alt-mode. "Taking a look at the surface and getting caught up sounds like a very pleasant idea. I hate being left in the dark on things." With that said, Tracks blasts into the air, heading back towards the bridge.
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Override
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Post by Override on Jul 29, 2008 12:31:30 GMT -5
Override steps into the hook and holds onto the line so that Makeshift can lift her back up to the bridge. She keeps her 'footlights' on, which likely leads to light splashing every which way as she's making use of her makeshift (pun intended) elevator.
"So we're heading back now? I suppose we have made a fair bit of prgress." And Override got to show off her handling - always a bonus.
OOC: We may want to fade out for the return trip.
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Post by Makeshift on Jul 29, 2008 13:08:30 GMT -5
Makeshift easily carries Override up to the top of the bridge, setting her down and preparing to retract his cable as soon as she's clear. "Well, we found a tunnel that's probably not safe for a mass evacuation, and another that might be useful for cleaning up and moral boosting. If nothing else, we've mapped out some more of the area and kept out of the techs' way for a while."
The Mini-con angles towards the tunnel back to camp. "Now, where do I start with the explanation...."
OOC: Fade-out is fine by me.
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Post by Tracks on Jul 30, 2008 6:49:33 GMT -5
"The beginning is always a good place to start," Tracks drawls as he idles on the bridge. "Though, Kup has explained a little bit of that.*"
He waits patiently for the other two to settle down. Getting back does sound like a good idea. With dried mud spattered on his exterior (slightly wet now from his dip a few moments ago), nothing sounds better than a good rub-down.
OOC: Fade-out good with me as well
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