knowhen | EVENT ONE: JUNE 21ST-28TH

[ yeap. he's pretty sure that ship had been full of dunderheads like this. all reckless abandon and no decorum. it's no wonder they hadn't been very successful on their quest. if Megatron had been able to make a facial expression it would be just the most surly of scowls. ]

Why thank you, Drift.

[ the sarcasm. can you hear it? oh well. Drift best be moving out of the way because Megatron takes aim and fires, regardless if the swordsmech can dodge or not.

a little vindictive, but not unexpected coming from him. ]

Report?

[ because the other had damn well better have SOMETHING to tell Megatron. ]

[If Megatron wanted decorum from his mechs maybe he should have put Drift through charm school instead of advanced tactics. He'd have less footprints on his tank chassis at least.

And Drift certainly is expecting Megatron to open fire. Just not and cut it so close. Right. Maybe he's getting a little over eager again. Combat does that, sometimes. Ahem.]

I can confirm activity in the direction of the Observation Deck, more than what was suggested in that broadcast. Nature of the enemy is unknown though.

And I think we're getting close to the cortex. There's more of these rock things that direction. I'm not sure if it's passable though. Some kind of energy field...

[Hey that's something, right?]

[ it's not too late to put the guy through charm school. one of these fleshy humans has to have some experience with it. teaching, that is.

but hearing the news that there is more than just this group at the Cortex. more at the Observation Deck. Megatron needs a moment to think about the next course of action.

instead of continuing towards the Cortex, he turns into a different area - one big enough for him to transform. ]

You cannot confirm the presence of more rock like beings in the direction of the Observation Deck?

[ now Drift can see the telltale badge that he wears. ]

[Granted, Drift's gotten better since leaving the Decepticons; Megatron knows how good Deadlock's manners were. So that's something at least right?

Drift looks confused for a moment when Megatron turns down a side corridor, but with a few glances around he follows. Again, if the former warlord intended any kind of ill will, he would taken a shot at Drift long before now. That's not to say there aren't nefarious things in the works, but Drift isn't about to run the other way.]

No. The rock creatures seem focused on the Cortex, that appears to be their goal. I couldn't get a good look at those in the direction of the Observation Deck, but the few aliens I saw appeared diff--[he peers queerly at Megatron's chestplate]--erent??

[WHUUUUT.]

[ indeed. if he had intended to kill or harm Drift, he would have already. instead Drift is a valuable asset in this situation. Megatron can use his support... and honestly? out of everyone, the swordsmech might understand Megatron's current position. ]

Two different species. Are they working together or separately...

[ yes, he knows that Drift is staring. perfectly aware, but that's not really the most important thing here, now is it? ]

Do those that are over at the Observation Deck require assistance?

There's no way to tell if they need assistance or not, not from here. It's quite possible though.

[And this is getting awkward now. Drift would understand, yes, far better than most. That is, once he gets over the fact that Megatron's situation is a thing to begin with.]

Soooo. Uh. What's with the brand? And you called me by my name before. My actual name, not...the one you gave me.

[Seriously. What kind of brain-breaking world did these people pull him into?]

It is out of respect. 'Drift' is your original name and the one you have elected to go by. Why should I call you by any other name?

[ that's more or less the truth of it. that and Megatron understands having a name to go by that people are constantly messing up. a name is an important thing. thus if Drift wants to be Drift that's what Megatron will call him. if he had wanted to go by Princess Sparkles, Megatron might have given a bow when saying that name too.

unfortunately it doesn't seem like the other is going to let the whole brand go in lieu of the task at hand... ]

The brand I wear is of my choosing. Upon reflecting over the last four million years, I realized that it is time for a change. After putting an end to Shockwave's plans, I willingly turned myself in.

[ essentially? Megatron had realized that he had gone too far the moment he ordered the attack. ]

[This is the sound of the rapid blinking of eye shutters and whirring processors.]

.... Some stuff happened to you, after D-Void, didn't it? [Just a guess, because some stuff happened to him too.] Shockwave though... Will you tell me about it sometime?

[Because he's not getting the bigger picture here yet. But maybe...maybe he wasn't the only one who had a life changing experience during that mess with D-Void and Vector Sigma. Maybe there's someone that can finally relate to his vision.

Yep. Sorry Megatron. He thinks you've found god now too.]

Not quite. I continued to believe that I could take Cybertron... Then I suppose you could say I saw the makings of myself in another and realized my folly.

[ that had been a hard pill to swallow. Bumblebee had all the best intentions, but failed like Megatron had. He is grateful to have been around the little Autobot as long a he had. A thumb rubs over the badge in thought. ]

I am prepared for the consequences of my crimes. Once we find the Knights of Cybertron, I will happily leave my fate to their discretion.

Oh. Hmm.

[Maybe he's a little disappointed. But there's a bright side right? He doesn't 'need' anyone to understand or believe him to have faith, and if he's the only one Vector Sigma that just makes him special right?]

[He grins.] I'm glad you've joined us. [The Autobots, the quest, those that search for a better way regardless of faction.] So you're searching for the Knights then? With Rodimus and everyone else?

[That probably went over real well.]

[ see... now there's a slow grin that's spreading across his fateplates. one that means he's clearly about to drop something on Drift to stir the spark. elicit some sort of reaction. ...Megatron is far too smug about the news that: ]

In a matter speaking. As captain, per Optimus Prime's orders.

[ HEH HEH HEH. ]

[Uh. Megatron grinning like that...it'd give anyone pause. Drift maybe less so, but he is still side-eyeing you Sir.]

Oh and you're caption now? That's gre-- [Wait WHAT? Megatron assuming command of some kind seems natural except WOW there is so much wrong with that statement!] But what about Rodimus!?

Which Rodimus? The one in the coffin or the one that's been acting like a petulant child and pouting in the corner?

[ because that sure is a thing that is going on. from Megatron's expression? he finds it distasteful. ]

Well what's new about---

[Wait, WHAT?]

.....

Did you say 'coffin'?

[Please say no. Because...NOPE.]

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Indeed. A coffin. The corpse was an exact look alike of Rodimus. I was on my way to having the autopsy done to confirm the identity with Ratchet before I found myself here.

[ yeap. sorry to say, Drift. ]

Look-alike....??

[That is some very intense peering Drift is doing in your direction Megatron. If there's a more appropriate reaction, he has no idea what it is.]

So you're saying there's a chance it might not be him?

[ casual shrug. ]

There is. Given how we have found ourselves thrust into a different reality altogether, who knows.

So he could be alive somewhere and dead somewhere else.

[Well that's just awesome. And not really in a 'thinking positive' kind of way, whoops. He rubs a hand over his face.]

I have to get home. We have to get home. The Lost Light needs a captain. The quest has to go on.

Thank you for your vote of confidence, Drift.

[ excuse you. what do you think he's been doing while Rodimus has been acting like a child? ]

What?

You're here and he's either dead or what did you say? Pouting in a corner? So who the hell is being Captain, eh?

[This is flawless logic Megatron. Do the math!]

We have a chain of command for a reason. Ultra Magnus is perfectly capable of handling the situation until I return.

[ seriously, Drift. ]

I have also made lessons about the Knights of Cybertron mandatory so that the crew is educated on the matter.

[ thinking ahead... you know he does this. ]

Well yes but...

[Ultra Magnus is about as religious as Ratchet's oil pan. Granted, Drift still feels like he owes then enforcer one after the red tape gambit he pulled on the Galactic Council at Theophany, but if Drift had to choose a vanguard to greet the Knights should they be found...it wouldn't Magnus.]

[SIGH]

I guess it's not my quest anymore, so much... [not that it's stopping him] But that's great! People should know more than just the old myths.

My purpose in finding the Knights has very little to do with religious matters, Drift. [ why yes, he had read that file! he has read them all. ] It is to find a new home.

Have some faith in my leadership choices. Granted, I made the wrong calls, but those under my command were efficient.

[ in other words: he's not Rodimus. he knows what he's doing. ]

Oh. Well yes, that too. [AHEM] And keeping it safe, right?

[He hopes so bc he's still got one hell of a scary vision in his memory core.]

Errrrr... [COUGHTURMOILCOUGH] Yes. I mean. Magnus will do a fine job, you're right.

[He's just frustrated that he can't be there. Drift never did deal well with feeling helpless overly well. It was hard enough to manage while in exile, but now, knowing about all these changes, it's harder than ever.]

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