On the Season 3 Teaser

[staresat]

The autobots will do well to remember that I am not taken care of so easily.

[Yeah he's back, and with a new creation. Being shot in the face while sitting smack in the middle of a collapsing space bridge is apparently not deadly enough.]

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[colder]

They would be fools to think otherwise.

[but it's not like he likes Shockwave or anything.]

[staresat]

They've been fools for continuing the war while so vastly outnumbered.

[Also, don't mind an inquisitive stare heading your way. He doesn't quite recognize who you are.]

[colder]

You're fortunate. In my universe they've somehow managed to win.

[A CAUTIONARY TALE.]

Is something wrong, commander?

[staresat]

[Win? That must be quite unpleasant. It must not be too fun to have to surrender to a faction so heavily shackled by archaic morals.]

My universe holds no parallel of you. What is your designation?

[colder]

Turmoil, sir. [calm, blunt and no-nonsense. As well as obedient, and a little cautious.]

[staresat]

[The silence on the other end of the conversation is drawn out as the red optic glances over him, hinting that a little mental cataloguing had probably just taken place.]

How is it that the autobots defeated your forces?

[colder]

[He doesn't shrink or withdraw from the scrutiny, pleasantly stoical] I wasn't there when it happened, I received... conflicting reports.

From what I can gather, there was a hivemind virus of some nature that weakened the Decepticon forces enough for Autobot victory in a decisive battle. Megatron has disappeared. [feelsbadman] My universe's version of you is in custody, but I doubt you will be beholden to their hospitality forever.

[staresat]

[They could use more officers like him. Their own Decepticon ranks were infected with quite a few unbearable, self-preening monologuers Shockwave happens to find rather expendable. It was too bad the other Con was stuck in his own universe's less than favorable situation.]

What characteristics does this virus hold? The reports must have held further details.

[colder]

[oh boy if Turmoil could hear that praise he'd pretend to accept it calmly as his due and internally rejoice he's hella tsun

But then, who isn't annoyed by Starscream]

I would offer to forward them to you, sir, if this universe's ...unique properties didn't ensure your memories of that information were confiscated.

Has your mun stationed you somewhere?

[staresat]

[Ah, if only it were just Starscream. There's a double duo of headache inducing problems. Their combined antics are an instant death to one's concentration.]

[But fair enough, he knew how this place enjoyed screwing around with them, it would be pointless to receive the information if it'd just be lost again.]

A small pocket dimension that loops in on itself. It resembles Earth, superficially.

[colder]

I see.

[frustrated pause. He was not made for thinking. He was made for slowly, inexorably grinding organic species into a paste for the Decepticon juggernaut.]

I ...would also attempt a recovery mission for you, but I feel that is similarly nonviable.

My apologies.

[staresat]

A rescue team will also end up trapped.

[Looks like he agrees, though he breaks eye contact for a few seconds shortly after.]

The best course of action would be to find an exit from the inside.

[via modified Space Bridge if he can somehow manage to find all the necessary parts.]

[deceptionshark]

And you brought me a gift!

I foresee many interesting things in our future, Shockwave.

[staresat]

[There's a slight bow of the helm as greeting.]

I am certain it will bring an end to whatever autobot stragglers remain alive.