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[wheeljackofalltrades]

 [It's that time again! Wheeljack's here to clear up any and all confusion you people might have about this place. And maybe some tips for those who might be slightly not-human. Don't worry, though! His advice is accurate.

For the most part.

The feed opens up to show him on the couch of his apartment, pretty much just lounging out.]

So, we got an influx of newbies during that blackout, huh.  Guess that means it'll be question time again unless someone clears up a few things. And you know me, I like to please people.

[Or annoy the crap out of them. Either way.]

Place is called the Digital World. And no, ya can't leave. Seriously, don't even try. 

[There's a little pink ball of fluff curled on his stomach, poking a head up.]

Wow, you're getting right down to it, aren't you.

[With a little smirk, he pushes her head back down, back to sleep or whatever she was doing. Those eyes, however, go back to the ceiling in thought.]

Oh yeah, you're not human here. Yeah, I know. It's fraggin' impossible to do anything. But as long as ya follow the three rules, you'll make it. One. Clothes are your armor. It's pretty bad at bein' armor, but it's all ya got, so get used to it. Two, ya gotta refuel all day every day. Don't worry, their food's pretty good, and they got alcohol--pretty much defined as drink of choice. And three, breathin'. Probably should have covered breathin' first...but you've got to do it. It comes pretty naturally though, so I wouldn't worry unless you're turnin' blue in the face and too stupid to take a cue. [Misfire.]

Oh, and stop livin' on phone booths. You know who you are.

[He takes this moment to look at the crest he attached to his dog tags, inspecting it.]

You're probably going to get maimed here. Hate to say it, but pretty low chance of it -not- happenin. Things attack the city, so until we got some kind of boy scout troops or build a wall, you're gonna have to defend yourself with your little annoyance that follows you around.

I heard that!

Good. [Back to the camera] But, treat your weapon [he gestures to the Gazimon on his stomach] well, get better weapon. Good advice.

[He takes another look at the crest before looking down at You again.]

By the way, we're movin' out.

[And just like that, her head perks up.]

We are??

Comments

[neverputincharge]

He's still on that phone booth? [Man that guy is stubborn.]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

He better not be, if he knows what's good for him.

[neverputincharge]

If I hadn't mentioned roommmates...

He was going to find out at some point. Better then than when he got there.

Yeah, uh...anything we can do to get him off if he is?

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[A hand scrubs down his face in frustration. Kids these days...]

He's got to suck it in and take it.


Shove him off or something.

[A+ strategy!]

[neverputincharge]

No kidding.

[Sounds like a good strategy to him!]

Push him off, then carry him to the apartments. I'm willing to help. [Seriously, nobody should be living on a phonebooth.]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Leatherhead knows what the kid's goin' through. If his attempts fail, we go in and drag him.

At least, that's the plan I'm goin' by.

[neverputincharge]

Huh...hope that works better, then. [Heck, it probably is a better choice.]

But...yeah, willing to go with that if it doesn't work out. Guy shouldn't be sleeping on a phone booth.

[wheeljackofalltrades]

He's a Wrecker in my eyes, no reason not to trust him. I...kinda had the same problem with him when we first got here.

It takes patience.

Leatherhead's brimmin' with patience.

[neverputincharge]

Heh, good enough reason for me to trust him then.

Yeah, patience can be good, too. Gonna have to get to know Leatherhead more. We met on the way to that one mission.

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Not exactly a trait I'm known for, yeah?

[There's a chuckle.]

Ya might have to be more specific on missions. We're sent out more than Magnus would on a field day.

[neverputincharge]

Heh, you? Patient? Naaaah.

[His tone is playful of course, it feels good to banter, even a little. He give his own chuckle.]

If only Magnus knew half the scrap we done here. [He's expecting it to change, but he's gotten used to volunteering for missions when they come up. Even if he sometimes winds up with people he doesn't know.]

Talking about the time you me, Arcee, Leatherhead and others stormed that castle as a team. [That was fun.] Me and him met on the long walk there, through that desert.

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Best to leave that up to his imagination--or lack thereof.

[He just got on good terms with Magnus. No need to have him fussing over protocol of events that already happened.

And yes, Magnus would do that.]

Ahhh good times. He's a good kid.

[neverputincharge]

Heh, yeah. Not like he can do much, it's already been done. But he still probably wouldn't be happy over it.

[You can't go back and change what happened. Still, he knows Magnus would lecture them over it anyway. He really doesn't want that either. Protocol or not, they couldn't just sit by while this place was under attack and the missions helped break up the monotony.]

Seems like it, think I talked to him right after I got here too He seems better than months ago. Good for him.

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Let's just save ourselves that headache and keep it between us Wreckers, yeah?

[He gives a soft wink. What Magnus doesn't know won't hurt him.]

[neverputincharge]

[The wink gets a chuckle out of him.]

Deal, it's a Wrecker secret.

[Nope, it certainly won't.]