Open -- Arrivel

[aerospacecommander]

Who: Starscream and you!
Where: In the City
When: Now I suppose
What: Obviously Starscream has died and gone to hell
Warnings: Starscream



Just when he thought his life couldn't get any worse, it did. And this time it really wasn't his fault. Well, that he was aware of at least. As far as he could remember he hadn't messed with anything to warrant him waking up in a ruined looking city. Cybertron? Last he saw the place wasn't completely abandoned; and there was no way Shockwave would devise some strange scheme to teleport him there just to enact revenge on him for ruining his plans was there?

Of course the possibility did cross his mind as he stood and shifted around suspiciously almost like a small prey animal that heard a strange noise. Or a cat who saw it's own shadow on the floor.

But no, it couldn't be Shockwave. Because Megatron had shown back up and had him cowering in a back corner all armless and stuff.

In an exasperated sigh, he looks upwards.

"For once can't things be a little normal. Primus, I'm not saying you exist, because I know you don't and are just a figment of the mindless masses imagination because really who is that stupid to believe in some sort of 'higher power' ... but eh, I have to ask ... why do you hate me this much?"

He gestures with his hand to the sky as he speaks to the open air.

"All I was doing was minding my own business and trying to take over a planet of insignificant flesh creatures, is that really so wrong?"

Comments

[taselikeabee]

He snorts.

"Yeah... Because I'd do that," Bee responds, half bitter. "The world could fall apart and I'll always be too duty bound."

It's only a little resentful. That's kind of the reason that he had failed on Cybertron. Too busy being an Autobot to remember how to be a Cybertronian.

"The last thing I am is smart. Don't get cute."

[aerospacecommander]

"Nonsense. The world could fall apart and you'd still be yellow and small. And still be annoyingly Autobot and do what you thought is right."

He takes a few steps closer with a smirk.

"And I can't help but be cute, after all my looks are part of my charm."

[taselikeabee]

Wait. Hold up. Is Starscream actually giving Bee something akin to a pep talk? What a time to be alive. At least, he is pretty sure that's what Starscream is doing. In his own way. It's pretty sad that this Decepticon has more faith in him that he does.

Whatever the case, this is pretty odd within itself. The insults are more teasing than actually condescending. What's worse? It's with Starscream. Bee is still trying to wrap his processor around that one.

"Mmm. Sorry, Starscream. You're not my type."

Bee, of course, gives as good as he gets."

[aerospacecommander]

It wouldn't be the first he's come across a Bumblebee and told him not to give up. And if Bumblebee mentions this whole thing as a pep talk, Starscream will certainly deny it.

But he does give the kid credit for still holding onto a sense of humor. He always did like that part.

"I don't go for you overly small bots anyway."

Because size does matter.

[taselikeabee]

Bee snorts. He still can't believe he's semi getting along with this Starscream.

"So tell me about this strange world you've gotta come from. You're not as much of an underhanded aft so far."

[aerospacecommander]

"I'm not? Hmm. I guess I'll have to work on that. But it could be that you just don't know me very well."

And he has no reason to take Bumblebee's head off. As far as he knows, the Autobots outnumber the Decepticons on the planet and he still might need them.

[taselikeabee]

"Then I guess I have one question to ask... Are you a politician?"

It's a very important personality related question, all right?

[aerospacecommander]

"Does trying to assassinate Megatron and take his place count as politics?"

Really though, he wasn't into politics. If people wanted to worship his every move that was another story.

[taselikeabee]

"No, not really," Bee snickers. "I mean literally the oily type of person that runs for office."

Bumblebee is pretty sure that his own Starscream is that sort and this one here isn't. Still, no matter what, the jet is Starscream. If there is one thing about Starscreams... It's that they are unpredictable at best.

[aerospacecommander]

"And constantly have to worry about keeping others happy so that I can stay in office? By the pit, no."

So not his style.

"I'd rather take over a planet and become the common life form's new god."

[taselikeabee]

"I'm not sure if that sort of thing is better nor not..."

Technically, isn't taking over a planet worse than just being an elected dictator? It's more honest. Bah... Bee really doesn't know what to make of this guy yet.

[aerospacecommander]

"Well, at least I'm not pretending to be something I'm not."

Its probably worse, but Starscream is the first to admit that he's a villain and not a hero.

[taselikeabee]

"An honest Decepticon... I wonder if that's an oxymoron," comes Bee's reply.

He huffs then rolls his shoulder. Yeah... It is going to be interesting with so many different versions around.

"Anyway. It's kind of like I was saying. Laws of time and space don't really mean much here. You'll find people you know and they aren't the same. Or maybe you'll meet someone dead or from your past."

[aerospacecommander]

Oh Bee. Starscream likes you, even if you are from another universe. He likes that sass.

"I can think of several I don't want to show up then," he says and then pauses. "Actually I think that list would be quite long."

[taselikeabee]

"Long as in nearly all of Cybertron, right?"

Bumblebee is teasing. Mostly teasing. There's actually a kernel of truth to that.

[aerospacecommander]

"No, maybe only about half. Or two thirds. I'm not nearly that hated."

He has a lot of enemies, yes, but there are certain people who have more. Such as Soundwave picking him over Shockwave. And everyone probably hates Shockwave by now.

[taselikeabee]

Bumeblebee puts that mask back on. He has to in order to keep a straight face. Starscream is Starscream and is likely to always have that nasty Decepticon streak of his... Yet this particular one doesn't have that grating personality thus far. Might be fun to pick on. It's not like he's a particular threat here, right?

"Just so you know... The one I know? Elected leader of Cybertron."

[aerospacecommander]

Really? That mask is weird and Starscream gives him a look for it, but ultimately doesn't comment. Not now at least. He will later. Because the other thing is more important to talk about.

"... Oh. So that's why you asked me that question. Clever, kid. You're actually using your processor ... a habit most Autobots and Cybertronians fail to do."

[taselikeabee]

"Saboteur," Bee snarks right back. "Thinking on my feet is in my job description."

Maybe he should be wary. Problem is, his former profession isn't really a secret. Starscream can find this out easily enough on his own. What it gives away, however, is that he is not to be underestimated. In the end, most do, regardless. Maybe it's from being a minibot. Who knows.

[aerospacecommander]

"So what exactly have you sabotaged other than your self confidence?"

Bumblebee can certainly take a compliment, but it's not like Starscream forgot what he said earlier. The kid had some inner issues -- not that he particularly cared -- but this still could be a possibly temporary ally.

As much as an Autobot could be one to a Decepticon that is. And to be truthful, Starscream could play nice when he wanted to. The problem was, he generally didn't. But as long as this kid wasn't actively trying to get in his way, he'd have no reason to outright kill him.

[taselikeabee]

"Ha ha. Funny guy."

If he had his tasercane... Unfortunately he doesn't. Starscream certainly knows when to strike a nerve and where. Bee just doesn't see how it benefits the jet to bring it up know. If he really wanted to attack Starscream, he could. There are certainly plenty that would probably thank him for it.

"As for what I've done? None of your business, really."

[aerospacecommander]

"Oh come on kid, lighten up," he says with a smirk and turns to look down at the Minibots.

Oh he knew he struck a nerve. That much was obvious. Bumblebee apparently has some issues he needs to work through. But in the end, don't they all?

"If you're going to let the words of an 'enemy' get to you, I'm afraid to see how'd you fair with a friend. A word of advice, never let what others say about you dictate your worth. Because there's always going to be someone out there who dislikes you. As long as you like who you are, what else matters?"

In other words, don't give a shit what other people say.

[taselikeabee]

What if he doesn't like who he is? Or, rather, Bee doesn't really like the sort of person he is in the leadership role. What it takes to become a leader is hard work. The sacrifices that must be made have made him into this bitter person that loses friends rather than gains them. Bee had tried too hard and had lost his way.

No more, though.

"Don't tell me that I'm getting a pep talk from Starscream. I think I might have to make sure I save the recording."

[aerospacecommander]

Starscream leans down a bit to smirk more at eye-level with Bumblebee. If the kid thought he could get a rise out of him, he's mistaken.

"Oh, you do that. I hope you listen it every night as you drift into recharge. That way you'll think of me all night long."

[taselikeabee]

Ack. Bee just leans away. Just a little. A Seeker in his personal bubble is a little much. While not as oily as the other Starscream, Bee doesn't trust this one either. Not much, anyway. Starscream IS Starscream.

"Well there's a nightmare waiting to happen."