[Video] Sad Dad Bad Had

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[After seeing Megatron's response, something certainly has been keeping Prime busy. He wasn't wrong--something did have to be done instead of wallowing in the loss (or victory) of a war. And if that meant following Megatron--well...he had to say he wasn't overly enticed by that plan. He knew the bot meant well, and would try not to let the same thing happen twice. But if there's one thing he's learned, it's that trying to change yourself turns you back into what you've been this whole time.

You can't outrun your identity. Optimus knows that now.]

I request an audience with all of you, whether it be in person or over the communications feed. As most of you know, I've talked with Cybertron itself, and although I don't exactly understand it, one part of its message was clear--we must learn to coincide with each other. To get along and make progress.  

Megatron is proposing a start to this. 

[Well, he might as well be honest.]

But there are going to be problems.  One of which is a symbol of the war--me. I am a Prime, and to some of you, I've been the toxin in your systems. The rust in your side. I'm here to dispel one thing--I'm not going to give the title up, as it's part of my identity. I will be commander to those who serve under me, as long as they'll have me. Other than that, however much say you want me to have in this world is entirely up to you.  If me stepping back will cause those who follow Megatron's dream to co-exist peacefully with the Autobots, I will gladly do so.

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I've only been a Prime during the war. And I cannot look to previous examples for assistance. [Sentinel]

I suppose that's it. I hope that broadcasted nicely. I can never tell.

[Private to Sentinel]

Meet me by the crater.

[ROUND TWO OF REHAB, BUDDY.]

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[staygoldponybot]

Goodness. Is it that time of month already?

[he's in NO POSITION for sarcasm AND YET.]

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You of all people should know I keep in contact. Sometimes it's your Elite Guard running back to you with broken limbs.

Sometimes it's a phone call.

[villagepup]

You spoke with Cybertron directly?

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[HAHA yeah about that--]

In a way. It spoke to me in...feelings. In a language I can't necessarily describe. 'Directly' is a pretty generous term.

[rodders]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we just have this conversation in a giant reproduction of Nova's head?

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That was six months ago, and I'm glad you can keep decent track of time.

[SIGH.]

And that was our universe. I'm unsure how much power I should authorize on a Cybertron with no real Prime system.

You see the dilemma, I hope.

[orerrible]

The public self-flagellation certainly isn't a step in the right direction.

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Of course you'd see it that way.

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[system_dp]

[It's audio because her comm system doesn't have video.]

This Unit is finding these multiple pointless communications on this network to be a waste of resources and time.

Also this Unit is not seeing a reason for Optimus Prime to be making this announcement.

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I believe time is something we all have a little too much of. You'll forgive the others if they find something to otherwise keep their mind off the sinking feeling of being lost on this planet.

Give them that.

[As for himself...]

Megatron is right. We are wandering aimlessly around here and struggling to adapt based on old rivalries of a planet we're no longer on. Some even not from that same struggle. I want to know where I should stand in this--as I was a leader, but hold no power any longer.

[chickscream]

[Hey, Optimus, remember this chick? She's been a bit scarce recently, but she thinks it's worth replying to this guy, even if it's only to heckle him.

... heckle him very gently.]

You're giving rust and toxins a good reputation, there. Sure you want to pull that comparison? Some of the blockheads around here might start those things will help them out.

[That's definitely heckling, not a compliment. Yep. No compliments here!]

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[Unintentionally, his spark seems to warm at that. Slipstream had certainly been an interaction he kept close to his spark, and one he kept in mind when making this video. Knowing that she'd never made her own choice on her faction...why should this planet be forced into following a leader they never chose?

Especially on opposite factions. Although he doubted they would listen to him.]

I appreciate your words. Although I must ask your stance on things.

On me.

[Don't worry, he'll be a good dad and not point attention to it~]

[triggerhappycopter]

I don't like you. You and your cronies put a lot of my friends through some pretty horrid stuff even before the war.

[You know how police forces tend to be a tool of the bourgeois to reinforce the status quo? Slap some Institute and empurata onto those fun times and guess which class background Spin's from.

Still, the heli pauses before cutting the feed, scowling unhappily.]

... But leaderly sorts stepping down and letting their people just bugger off into nothingness hasn't really worked out for us, so I guess you being up and about is better than not.

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[And he'll admit he was a tool for quite some time! He can't help but wince at the mention of Pre-war, though, eyes casting back up.]

That way of life is over, as is my loyalty to it.

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And I'm sorry for my blindness to the real problem. Really, it's not much to say over what happened, but it's the most honest I can be. I assume that's what you'd want out of me.

[But he nods thoughtfully at his words.]

Decepticons deserve a voice as well. I want to at least provide you with one. Do you follow Megatron's ambitions?

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[myownbestfriend]

[After Emma gets her eye-rolling out of the way, she joins the not-directed-at-humans conversation. Audio somewhat camouflages her species, but she's not using it to be deceptive. It's just that her X-Men radio doesn't have video capability.]

"Talked with Cybertron" how?

[She doesn't sound skeptical. More like someone conducting a debriefing.]

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[While he doesn't recognize the voice, he hesitates a moment before answering.]

It's hard to describe. It wasn't in a language like you and I are speaking. But more of a...feeling.

I'm aware how strange that seems.

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[officerjuicebox]

And for some of us, this is all one big crazy "what the scrap is happening here".

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Roller.

[Well if you didn't wander off...]

Are you adjusting?

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[arnhaid]

Anyone who's got a problem with you, Prime, has a problem with me.

An' I mean that. No one's gonna convince me otherwise. I'm with you, whatever you wanna do.

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Ironhide...your dedication to me is unwavering, and I appreciate it more than you know.

[Although THE LAST TIME THAT HAPPENED YOU DIED SO FORGIVE HIM IF HE'S A LITTLE JITTERY AT THAT STATEMENT.]

How do you feel about Megatron's message?

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[redshitlord]

Whoa, what?

Optimus? Optimus Prime? Seriously? This is where you've been?

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...

[This is an unfamiliar face.]

Uh.


Have we met?

[tsunclonus]

Cybertron spoke to you?

[It's not exactly a surprise, what with whole Matrix bearing business.

And probably better Optimus than Rodimus really.]

In what fashion?

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It's hard to explain, Cyclonus...

[Although, if anyone were to understand it, or the spirituality of it, it would probably be him. Optimus isn't even all up on that stuff, but he can admit that what happened...certainly happened.]

It spoke to me in something other than a language. In what was like feelings...something abstract.

[scaredybot]

Wait, do you mean all of us 'all of you' or just the, um, Decepticon 'all of you'?

[Because while Primes (and Optimuses) aren't really a big deal in his universe, he knows enough about other universe to know that they're usually Kind Of A Big Deal.

And Mayday is kind of the opposite of a big deal.]

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Ah, I meant anyone who has dealt with Primes, or myself in the past. Opposite universes may not have our predicament, but if Primes cause a problem there, then I'd be happy to listen to the concerns.

[imatruck]

...woah.

Optimus! That or you're a really good imitation-bot, either way: wow.

Man, if only Bumblebee was here to see this...

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[Oh...even more people he doesn't know. This is...quite awkward indeed. He tries to recognize the bot at hand but....it's not coming to mind.]

Yes...that'd be me.

It's nice to meet you....

[He trails off, allowing for a name. As for Bumblebee, well...that CERTAINLY IS A SOFT SPOT.]