Mad cow is mad

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Hold up.

I'm not even in the game yet, and already you plan on doing all... that to me? Frag no!

You and your messed up castmates can take Operation: Break All Robots and shove it up your-

[Whoa language Cliffjumper.]

Do what you want with me, but leave Arcee out of this!

[Nope.]

I don't even want to know what all of you have planned for everyone else.

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[illuminaria]

What're they going to do to Arcee?

[ AW HELL NAW SHE JUST MADE THAT FRIEND. ]

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Let's just say 'very bad things' and leave at that.

[IT'S PROBABLY BEST NOT TO KNOW.]

[illuminaria]

[ Huffy, crossed-arms princess. ]

Is there any way I can help?

[ Probably not, they're giant robots---but she can say she tried! ]

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A little bit of support goes a long way.

When this all is over and done with, just make sure that none of us tries to close ourselves off from everything.

You'd be surprised how much good a good friend can do.

[illuminaria]

[ Determined face is determined!!! ]

Got it.

[ Because that's just what she is an expert at. ]

And it's starting to sound like you're all gonna need one after it's all over, huh?

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Yeah, but it sounds like we're going to be in pretty capable hands.

So what's your name? Mine's Cliffjumper.

[illuminaria]

[ AW YOU CHARMER YOU. ]

Rapunzel. It's nice to meet you, Cliffjumper.

You're.....an Autobot, right?

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[HE TRIES]

Rapunzel's a cute name.

Yep! Always was an Autobot and always will be. I'm Arcee's partner.

[illuminaria]

[ ARCEE YOU HAVE SUCH A COOL PARTNER HE DOESN'T HAVE ALL THE SERIOUS YOU AUTOBOTS ALL HAVE ]

Aw, you don't have to say that...

Really? She's pretty serious to have such a cool partner like you. Is she always serious?

[ Just wondering. ]

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Arcee has been through a lot. I mean, we all have, but she's been through a lot in particular.

Being her is probably not very easy, but I think she does the best job at it. I try to be there for her and make her smile from time to time.

[illuminaria]

[ She nods firmly. ]

I'll try too, then.

Well, I mean. Me and her only just met, so. I'll still try, but I don't know how good I'll be at it.

[robotfightclub]

[She's just as thrilled, really.]

It's no use, Cliff, this Break the Robots game isn't exactly something new over there.

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Arcee.

[How do you even discuss something like this?]

I just... wish you didn't have a part in this.

I'm sorry.

[robotfightclub]

[How do you discuss something like this? Easy. By being extremely jaded.

Still... she appreciates his concern.]

I wish no one had a part in this period, especially you.

[That's no way to start your new life in the city.]

But there's nothing we can do about it, everything's already planned.

If it means anything... we'll still make it out okay. We just need to make it through this.

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That's the spirit.

No matter what, we'll all stick together and everything will turn out fine. We can do it Arcee.

We'll show those muns that they can't break us that easily!

[robotfightclub]

[Cliffjumper, seriously, you are like the only one who can motivate her like this. Although she's pretty sure there's nothing anyone can do against muns, she can at least humor him.]

And as soon as it's all over, there's talk about high grade at the end.

[Because nothing says 'thank you for being a part of our horrible plots' more than 'here have a whole lot of robot booze']

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[He tries. Someone has to be upbeat and optimistic around here, and it might as well be him. With any luck he might be able to get Arcee to smile after this.]

HA things are looking up already!

Think you can outdrink me or are you as lightweight as you look?

[The muns aren't... totally heartless?]

[robotfightclub]

[Oh, I'm sorry. Did you want a smile? Sorry, she gives him a look instead because now it's on.]

You did not just say that.

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I think I just did.

Whatcha going to do about it?

[robotfightclub]

Something you're not going to like.

[Would you look at that, she's actually smiling.

...Although there's a slight 'You are so dead' undertone to it...]

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[He'd have it no other way.]

I think I'll be the judge of that.

Tell you what, let's make a game of it.

[robotfightclub]

I'm listening.

[Although she's a little worried about ANY drinking-related game Cliff comes up with.]

[thelastprime]

[He doesn't want to talk about it.]

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Optimus...

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This isn't looking good for any of us is it?

[thelastprime]

Cliffjumper. I apologize if you are used as a tool against myself.

[He just...can't deal.]

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I'm sorry that you're such a target.

[He knows he's being used as a tool, and no that doesn't sit well with him.]

Hang in there Optimus. I'm sure we've been through worse, and if we stick together we can make it.

[thelastprime]

...

[His posture remains firm. Cliffjumper has a point.]

I will. It is how it always is.