Grimlock
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Post by Grimlock on Apr 19, 2009 0:22:18 GMT -5
"Mmph..." Grimlock clams up, as he's had his small share of not-so-ideal ideas, both here and back home.
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Optimus Prime
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Post by Optimus Prime on Apr 21, 2009 15:06:58 GMT -5
Optimus rubs his chin quietly for a moment, uncomfortable. He feels bad for asking the question. "Sorry... nevermind. I'll ask again later. Please carry on, Kup. What happened after the explosion? "
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Post by Kup on Apr 22, 2009 18:50:07 GMT -5
"Suit yourself," Kup answers, shrugging.
"Well, anyway, where was I... oh, yeah! So, yeah, turns out some of the petrorabbits had doubled back and some of the bombs were going off in places where we weren't expecting... such as practically in my face! I had been in kup mode at the time, so it flipped me right on over and tore out my tire! Couldn't transform proper after that, neither. My left arm wouldn't move into place, and I felt pretty rattled all over. I tell you, though, they knew what they were doing when they put me together," the veteran boasts, "'cos I was one of the first back on my feet. I shouted for those what could to get their tailpipes in gear and we kept back up that ridge. One of the first near the top, too, which meant scrambling for more cover, digging in, and picking off Decepticreeps while they were confused and disordered while we waited for the others to arrive." Oh, sure, rushing the defenses on their own might have sounded more heroic, but keeping the enemy disorganized so that a larger force could rush together was a bit more effective.
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Post by Grimlock on Apr 26, 2009 0:00:43 GMT -5
And now Grimlock's enthusiasm returns, making little punching motions as Kup brags about being Awesome and Made Of Sterner Stuff. "Then they arrive and kick all kind of butt?"
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Optimus Prime
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Post by Optimus Prime on Apr 27, 2009 6:12:18 GMT -5
Kup Mode? Aren't they... both Kup Mode? Who is he when he's not in Kup Mode?
"So, you kept the enemy in disarray to enable backup to arrive. Good plan."
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Post by Kup on Apr 28, 2009 22:33:13 GMT -5
One mode is Kup mode, and the other mode is kup mode.
"Damned right, it was," Kup replies to Optimus, grinning. Then he points to Grimlock. "And damned straight we did! It wasn't easy, though, getting that first push through. We took our losses, yeah, and wasn't a single one of us who broke the line left unmarked. But it weren't near as bad as expected, not with the Decepticons confused by having the ground blown up from beneath them!" And so Kup continues, now detailing something close to a blow by blow, and if he might have glossed over some of the more gory details while favoring the glory details, it's all in the name of story. His tale is told with the same enthusiasm he'd shown before, with a lot of jumping, crouching, miming of lining up the shots, and so forth. Some people talk with their hands. Kup talks with his whole body. But eventually he gets to the moment, after the wall is broken, the Decepticons are in disarray, the moment they had hardly believed would come.
"When we finally heard that distant call, we hardly believed it. But there it was, the Decepticon in charge... some Seeker." Kup shakes his head. "Seen too many to remember most of them at this point. Anyway, he was shouting for a retreat. Next thing we knew, any of them what had operational antigravs was taking to the air, while the rest was being rounded up as prisoners." Kup chuckles. "Tell you what. Two words you never get tired of hearing are: 'Decepticons, retreat.'"
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Grimlock
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Post by Grimlock on May 2, 2009 15:24:39 GMT -5
Grimlock bounces from foot to foot as Kup illustrates his story, still quite caught up in it, and laughs at the end at the joke.
"Me Grimlock bet it was Starscream!"
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Post by Firebolt on May 2, 2009 20:36:30 GMT -5
A familiar face peeked out from a corner and then ran over, waving. "What's goin' on here! These are people I know..." Firebolt said. She smiled nervously. "Can I join ya?"
She took a few steps forward, and then cheered and ran over. "Hay!" She declared to Optimus as she dove at him for a hug. She missed, landed a few yards in front of him and then grunted. She scrambled up and then threw her arms open in a want-to-hug way. Hopefully this would be enough of an indication of what she wanted.
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Post by Optimus Prime on May 3, 2009 15:04:33 GMT -5
Optimus settles in for the final act of the story, enjoying every moment. He's a good audience member, reacting to every gesture and action Kup makes.
And then, he gets confused. "Some Seeker?" Is that a term for a Decepticon? What were they seeking?
And then, Firebolt shows up. Optimus needs a moment to remember the voice that called his name out. Oh yeah it's Fi---
--aaaand she clangs on the ground in front of him. When Firebolt gets up and gestures to hug, Optimus looks pleased--flattered, even--but very, very awkward and embarrassed. After a moment, He opens his arms to allow Firebolt to hug him.
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Post by Kup on May 3, 2009 20:32:19 GMT -5
"Naaaaaah," Kup answers Grimlock, waving the thought off absently. "Wasn't Starscream. His voice is pretty recognizable, y'know?"
He looks a bit startled when Optimus expresses confusion over what a Seeker is, then his face lights up in understanding. "Aaaaah! Well, I guess you don't have 'em, then. See, uhm, we got a very common build-type among the Decepticons in our universe. All turn into a jet, all look more or less the same, only real difference is some have vents on the side of their heads and have their wings turned up on their back, some have cones on their head and have their wings turned down from their legs. Starscream's one of them - once you see him, you'll know what they look like. 'Cons already got a bunch of 'em, turns out. Anyways, they're called Seekers... I'm thinking that's because they were supposed to hunt us out of our hiding spots or something. Or, I dunno... Starscream's one of the oldest, built during a time when not every combat model was getting the Decepticon symbol stamped on it right from the start. He was involved in space exploration, so..." Kup shrugs. "Maybe that was an intent for the model, so's they were space-seekers or something, and they just adapted to war easy."
He smiles at the enthusiasm of Firebolt. "Hey, lass. Actually, I'm just wrapping up a story of my younger days, but the more company the better, right?"
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Post by Grimlock on May 4, 2009 18:50:16 GMT -5
Grimlock grumbles slightly that it wasn't Starscream, though finds himself surprised at the sudden entrance of Firebolt, leaning down a bit to get a better view. "Little red girlbot sneaky... Me Grimlock no know you there! ...until you crash."
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Post by Firebolt on May 4, 2009 22:13:32 GMT -5
"Is the story about you saving the universe? I bet that you saved the universe like, eighty million times," Firebolt said as she got up and brushed herself off a bit. She hugged Optimus tightly. She then went and tried to pat Grimlock on the nose, standing up on tiptoe to do so, if he will let her.
She turns and then plops down to sit next to Optimus and then looks over at Kup. "Sorry about my interruption, Mr. Kup. Please go on?"
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Post by Optimus Prime on May 5, 2009 7:26:15 GMT -5
Even for someone as awkward around interpersonal matters as Optimus, the hug still gives him warm fuzzies. Aww.
As Firebolt sits down, Optimus turns back to Kup. "I've heard a lot about your Starscream. There might be one where I come from--hard details of the old war is sketchy at best, but he was mentioned on some of the old history vids.1 Nasty piece of work."
1Megatron is the Decepticon leader who 'eats autobots for breakfast'. Optimus has never met his Starscream, but he's probably mentioned by the occasional old bot. If I'm out of line on this, I'm happy to handwave this away.
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Post by Kup on May 5, 2009 22:15:35 GMT -5
"Actually, lass, I'm afraid I'm done with this story," Kup offers Firebolt an apologetic smile, "although you needn't worry too much. I've got plenty others, for when the time's right. Though, I, uhm, wouldn't say I've 'saved the universe' quite all that often. Although I'm pretty sure I've been part of it getting saved once or twice."
Now that Kup's tale is done, he moves to lean casually against the wall. "Doesn't surprise me to hear. Seems most realities have a Starscream, just like most have a Megatron, or, well, an Optimus. Those names seem pretty common threads. 'Nasty piece of work' is putting it lightly, though." Kup sobers, then shakes his head. "Things get worse, though, because if this really is my Starscream, and it sounds like it is... guy just don't stay quiet, even when he's dead."
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Post by Grimlock on May 6, 2009 16:19:43 GMT -5
Yay, Grimlock gets pettings! Grimlock's tail swishes a bit behind him, but his attention soon turns back to Kup and Optimus.
"Grrr... Me Grimlock convince him to stay quiet!" He balls up his dino-fists, shaking one in a random direction. "Me Grimlock not afraid of ghost, especially not Starscream's!"
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