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Post by Sentinel Prime on May 14, 2011 8:15:43 GMT -5
Sentinel Prime does something unwise and decides to level with her, "Look, I'm going to ask how you handle direction in combat, you're going to give me some part 'cog in the great Autobot machine' answer that ignores the fact that you want your own commission, and you're too young and inexperienced for it. Then, I'm going to ask you if you have time for this, and you're going to assure me that you do. Then I'm going to ask you if you have any questions for me, and you're going to put me through the ringer."
"So let's just cut to the chase. The only way I see you working is as a sidekick, if someone else thinks you have promise as back-up for for what they do. I know you can't handle science lead on your own, but you could maybe handle field tech, eh? I'm not saying you'll even get that. I shouldn't even be saying this," because now she knows she just needs to impress Skyfire or Override or Mirage or any of the other 'adult' applicants as an 'apprentice'.
"And really? You should have played up your versatility. You can't help but be versatile, after all. It's what you are, and that is something we'll need."
"So. Questions?"
Sentinel Prime leans back and waits for the barrage.
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Post by Elita-1 on May 14, 2011 9:52:43 GMT -5
Sentinel seems to have relaxed a bit, but he hasn't given Elita permission to do so. So she still stands there perfectly still in all her military-grade polished glory.
"Sir, I'm a cadet. I'm well aware that I'd not be going into this team as a lead member. Do I wish to earn a lead spot? Very much so. But I don't expect it to be handed to me."
"I may be ambitious, Sentinel Prime Sir, but I am practical as well."
"As to my versatility- you know more about how my abilities work than nearly anyone else on this ship. As a member of command, you should have access to even more of the scientific specifics of them. I didn't feel that expounding upon information you all ready knew was necessary."
She feels she's been doing enough of that during this interview, anyway.
"I actually only have two questions, Sir. Who else has applied to date and when will the physical tryouts be?"
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Post by Sentinel Prime on May 14, 2011 17:12:53 GMT -5
Elita-1 is okay with being Plucky Girl Sidekick. Good! That's the best she can hope for, right now.
Sentinel Prime doesn't really have all that much of a security clearance, though he won't tell her that! He's not even a division 2nC!
His expression turns shrewd when she asks who has applied and when they try-outs are. Sentinel Prime observes, "Perhaps I shouldn't answer that first question, but you thought to ask," and figure out who the competition is and whom she might sidekick, "so why not? You'll find out, anyway. There's Skyfire, Slider, Override, Mirage, and... Optimus," Sentinel Prime makes a weird face, "which is... weird. I don't quite, uh, understand that, but uh, anyway, if you both make it in, keep it professional when we're on duty, understand?"
Now why would Sentinel Prime have any reason to think that Optimus and Elita-1 have done anything?
"And the Twins can join if they want. It's up to them." Join. None of this interview nonsense.
Sentinel Prime will just bribe Botanica by doing some extra shifts in the biosphere if he ever needs to show off that, hey, Autobots don't hate carbon-based lifeforms!
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Post by Elita-1 on May 14, 2011 17:39:44 GMT -5
"That's an impressive group, Sir. I-"
Oh Sentinel of all mechs did not just go there! When this interview is officially done, she's going to have some choice words for her dear friend. Right now though.
"Acknowledged, Sir. I'll make sure to only snog him senseless during off-duty hours, Sir."
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Post by Sentinel Prime on May 14, 2011 20:35:39 GMT -5
There is a brief flash of jealousy, and then it's gone. For one thing, Sentinel Prime has difficulty feeling much of anything, unless he really works at it or the feeling is extreme.
For the other thing, that means that Optimus is doing exactly what Sentinel Prime asked him to. Obedience is always refreshing, especially from Optimus! How surprising. He smiles at the thought. Maybe Optimus applying won't be as disastrous as Sentinel Prime thought, though it's still baffling.
A flash of jealousy and then a smile is probably not the reaction Elita-1 was expecting, but that's the one she gets. Sentinel Prime looks up and replies, "All right, then. Dismissed. And... enjoy yourself."
He folds his hands on his lap and looks down.
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Post by Elita-1 on May 15, 2011 11:11:37 GMT -5
The jealousy was hoped for, if not expected, and it pleases Elita-1 in ways it ought not. The quick smile, and easy dismissal make her wary- and also give her a bit of a sharp pain near her spark.
She starts to take a step toward him. "Sentinel...," she begins, then stops.
"Acknowledged, Sir," she says instead, snapping off a quick salute before turning smartly on her heel and marching off.
OOC: out of thread
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