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[ex_wikipedia788]

(7:44:03 PM) [MUN'S FRIEND]: oh man can you imagine
(7:44:13 PM) [MUN'S FRIEND]: tfp soundwave and rewind
(7:44:17 PM) [MUN] BROTP
(7:44:19 PM) [MUN'S FRIEND]: gently recording each other

Okay so I admit it. I was recording that.

But really?

Soundwave as in the deadly Decepticon Soundwave? As in the Soundwave-of-Ravage-and-Laserbeak-and-a-zillion-other-Recordicons fame? I know the war's over, but does he know? That's all I want to know before you push me anywhere near him. It's not like my alt-form is combat prepped or anything, and Chromedome's not here, in case anything gets dangerous.

I'm not bigoted against Decepticons! I just--have a healthy appreciation for staying online. There's a difference.

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[devoiced]

the war's over [ What. When did this happen.





Also he recorded that conversation too. ]

[ex_wikipedia788]

[What was that undignified vocalization that sounded much like an unmechly squeal? Well it couldn't possibly have come from this little guy's voicebox as he looks up and erp]

Uh! ...Uh.

Yes. Yes, that is definitely true. I can pull up the newsfeeds if you don't believe me. [taps side of head--and then adds, inspired]

And I can also turn into a lethal... ...gun. So don't try anything. Or I'll do that. Yes.

[devoiced]

[ Ignores the gun comment. If necessary, regardless of fictional vs non fiction alt modes, Soundwave is assured he can defend himself.

That is not what concerns him. ] pull up the newsfeeds

[ex_wikipedia788]

[his eyes flicker a little, and then he fiddles with a chest panel and projects audio;

Bumblebee's voice----a cessation of hostilities on Cybertron and throughout the galaxy
Rodimus's voice----war is over. That day you thought would never come? That's today.
Prowl's voice--You think that just because the war is over we can afford to stop fighting!]

...uh you probably want to know where Megatron is, right? If you're anything like the other Soundwave, I mean.

And I can't...actually answer that question, given that nobody knows where he is.

[devoiced]

[Audio: unrecognizable individuals. ]

nobody knows where he is.

[ Megatron: missing? The war is over when Megatron declares it over.

Therefore: information is unreliable.

Ignore, focus on other data.]

the other Soundwave, I mean.

[ex_wikipedia788]

I'm pretty sure people are looking. [what people. Admit it, Rewind.] I don't know for sure. We're not on Cybertron anymore, we got kinda flung halfway across the galaxy.

[a hesitation. He doesn't know how to deal with this guy not talking at all, save for in his own little soundbytes, so clearly the solution to being spooked is to babble more.]

Well. He--you--you or he, let's go with he, he was with Megatron right from the beginning, a really scary--[whoops he forgot who he was babbling at]--I mean, uh. He was Megatron's communications officer. During the war--a vital part of history, actually. And, and I think he's on Cybertron right now still, I know a lot of the Decepticons got detained and held at Kimia. But I haven't picked up any broadcasts from Cybertron for a while now, so it's probably old news.

Is there, uh. Is there anything else you'd like to know that I can help with and please don't kill me.

[idle_time]

Smile, we're on Candid Camera?

[ex_wikipedia788]

Yeah exactly! ...well. I'm upfront about it! There's a little light, see - [indicates red light on face] - I'm not doing it on the sly or anything.

[idle_time]

All right Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up.

Is everything prime-time with Rewind?

[ex_wikipedia788]

You mean, is it all equally important? [ponders] It's fair to say it probably could be important. I don't know right at this second if everything or anything I have could come in handy later, but I'm always looking for more.

So you can tell me your life story if you want!

[idle_time]

[He could be on tv? Wonder of wonders!]

There are those who call me... Wreck-Gar! Leader of the Junkions!

[motherofnemesis]

Do you record everything?

[ex_wikipedia788]

Y...es.

It's my function! I'm an archivist. And you never know what could be important later, to settle a dispute or to explain something to someone. There's no such thing as unimportant information, is what I'm saying, unless it's untrue information, in which case it's important in proving whoever gave it is unreliable, so even then--

[this guy never stops talking btw] Who are you?

[motherofnemesis]

[ a long beat. chatterboxes, she's not used to them. ]

Nyx.

You must have a remarkable amount of data storage.

[ex_wikipedia788]

Nyx! I'm Rewind. Hey, doesn't that mean something? Nix--"nothing or "no", a refusal, a warning"--I thought for the most part humans didn't have names that meant things relating to their functions. Unless that's a coincidence.

[his lenses go up at the corners, suggestive of a smile] The most remarkable, actually. I don't have limits. Just sometimes when I take too much in, I get headaches.

[motherofnemesis]

It's a name I chose, so not entirely a coincidence. Rewind - yours is a description of what you do, isn't it?

No limits? So you remember everything? ... How long did this war go on?

[shutthehellup]

Yeah, these muns can't just up an expect us to get all hunky-dory with the 'Cons just like that, y'know? War's over and all, but there's several million years of fighting and such that are kiiiiinda still at the forefront of a lot of minds.

People haven't been exactly jumpin' at chance to shoot the breeze with Cyclonus, after all.

omg ilu

[ex_wikipedia788]

Exactly. And I can't blame them for that, we can give peace a chance from behind secure reinforced glass! I don't think my mun really gets the whole huge war thing. I offered to show her some footage, but she said no.

[WELL HE TRIED]

It's good to see you. I thought I'd end up here all alone. [surrounded by alt-universe Decepticons]

Eheheh. He's a fun little jerk to play with.

[shutthehellup]

[Can we not talk about reinforced glass, Rewind? Or any kind of glass or windows or augh.]

Ehhh, humans can be kinda squeamish 'bout that kinda thing from what I can tell.

[That, and given what happened last time you whipped out questionable footage...]

I ain't the only one around here - seen Skids and Red Alert, too.

[And Rung, but let's not talk about Rung.]

yesss he is a cutie

[ex_wikipedia788]

Not surprising, really. [not going to bring up his personal collection without a direct need to stop an uncomfortable line of questioning.]

Oh--you're right. My mundane's friend just mentioned she's seen essentially everyone else... [Except, you know, who he wants to see.

(And Tailgate).]

What does your mun think about the latest?

[awesomeintheory]

Muns can be a pain, huh?

eee SKIDS

[ex_wikipedia788]

No kidding. [he sounds slightly relieved. Anybody from the Lost Light is welcome, right now, except possibly Cyclonus.

Or Fort Max.

Or Whirl.

Okay maybe "anybody" is a little strong.]

She doesn't even want to put me anywhere. What am I supposed to do stuck here? Is yours actually planning on homing you?

Man you're gonna make me blush.

[awesomeintheory]

Nope. No plans to take me anywhere. Something about not wanting to get Jossed if information comes up in later issues. [He wants to be annoyed at getting stuck sitting around, but then, the mun's keeping part of their promise… so grumble.] Just lots of speculation on my background.

I guess you could just hang around. It's kind of like Swerve's bar, but with less engex. [And that's just wrong. How can he tolerate the idleness without ample amounts of booze?]

[…Was he always this big a drinker?]

it's not my fault you have excellent taste!

[ex_wikipedia788]

"Jossed"--oh. Hey, that's a pretty useful term. [nodding sagely] She's been hoping you'll be delved into soon, and have your whole sordid and or painful past revealed for entertainment purposes, mostly because she really likes you. [BEAT] Yeah I know how odd that is.

I just--need to keep an eye on Chromedome. He suffers from Chronic Idiot Syndrome. He needs me.

pffft yeah all red in the face now

[awesomeintheory]

It's a weird way to show affection if you ask me. [What happened to hugging? Or getting plastered together? You know, normal friendly things.]

Ah, give it time, little guy. We just keep showing up in droves around here. There's somebody new every time I turn around. You're bound to see Chromedome sooner or later.