SECOND DEPLOYMENT - [backdated to late Monday]

[one_shallstand]

To anyone who can hear this, this is Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots.

Many of you are most likely afraid or without direction right now. My fellow Autobots would like to help, if we can.

We intend to establish a meet-up-point in the mountain areas to the south of the city. From there, we can go forward and find a way to challenge the enemies in the city itself. Those of you who would like to join in this effort, or would like to find a secure space to stay, please come to these coordinates.

Thank you, and stay safe.

Attached: Coordinates for the meeting place

Comments

voice;

[codes]

[ She recognizes his voice. While she's not one to associate with her roommates (kind of depressing to when they keep leaving), she ought to say something in return. ]

You're going to fight the enemies together... Do you really think that's wise?

voice;

[one_shallstand]

Well, I certainly think it's smarter than fighting separately, Miss Tohsaka.

voice;

[codes]

Why fight at all is what I'm getting at.

[ Not that she needs to rely on others. She never has and if she has to start here she much rather join the other side first. ]

Think they'll get bored soon?

voice;

[one_shallstand]

This is not a matter of them becoming bored or not, Miss Tohsaka.

There are people whose lives are in danger. I will not allow this to carry on.

voice;

[codes]

Do you honestly believe you're capable of protecting them on your own? We need something more organized otherwise we'll just end up with a bunch of self-proclaimed heroes like yourself trying to do everything.

Even heroes fail when they lack the right support.

Re: voice;

[one_shallstand]

Miss Tohsaka, with all due respect, why do you think I am making an effort to organize everyone?

voice;

[codes]

You tell me why you're gathering a bunch of kids up. You're the one asking for them to group up with you.

[ As difficult as always. ] You know the helpful ones will wander off on their own.

[treacherous_widow]

[There is a very, very long moment of silence.]

...This place is definitely full of surprises.

[one_shallstand]

You are Blackarachnia, I assume?

... I... reviewed past log entries.

[treacherous_widow]

Yeah, that's me.

[Pause.]

I'm not surprised. Primes always seem to know what's going on.

[one_shallstand]

It is our job to, Miss Arachnia.

I hope we can consider one another allies in all this. I would like to extend my hand in friendship.

[treacherous_widow]

[She falls silent for several long moments, thinking about that offer of friendship. Going by her last encounter with a certain Prime she knew, she had a choice in the matter. That was still a strange concept to her but... ]

...Only if we get a few things straight right away. I'm a Predacon and nothing is going to change that. Don't expect me to be a sap like some pathetic Maximal.

But, I hate to admit that working with them has grown on me. So fine, I accept. Just don't expect me to come running every time you call.

[one_shallstand]

Of course. I would never ask you to change how you identify yourself.

[treacherous_widow]

[She huffs softly.]

You know, already I can tell this will be like working with old ape face.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[The training ground? Not a bad choice.]

On it, boss.

Chartin' a map as I go. Figure we can piece together all of Team Prime's for an extensive map.

Yannow, when we eventually meet up.

[Video]

[one_shallstand]

Good thinking, Wheeljack. Please send it to me as soon as it is completed.

[neverputincharge]

Me and Boulder'll be be there, Optimus. If I find anybody on the way, I'll see if they wanna come with.

[one_shallstand]

Thank you, Bulkhead. Keep me posted.

[neverputincharge]

Will do. Any trouble we oughtta expect at the coordinates?

[one_shallstand]

None at this time, but we should be prepared for the enemy to be there as well, just in case.

[neverputincharge]

Right. Will keep that in mind. Thanks, Optimus.

[calibrates_big_guns]

I hope you don't mind some back-up. I can't exactly sit this one out.

[one_shallstand]

Backup is much appreciated. Thank you.

[calibrates_big_guns]

I guess I should probably introduce myself. Garrus Vakarian, I'm a friend of Wheeljack and Arcee's. I've, ah, I've heard a lot about you.

[one_shallstand]

It is a pleasure, Garrus. I only hope to live up to that reputation.