[voice | private to Breakdown | also backdated]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Hey, Breakdown.

[Sam's tone is one he's heard before---the once before, when Knock Out arrived and no-one yet knew whether he was real or another imposter; serious and slightly apologetic.]

I'm sorry to be sort of springing this on you, but I have something important to ask.

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[a_little_red_in_the_face]

[He laughs]

You can test it on me, I guess.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Knock Out gets a small shrug.]

The worst that would happen would be 'nothing,' if that puts you at ease at all.

[But she has a volunteer! Bless Breakdown and his willingness to humour her.]

I'm thinking later rather than sooner, but someday? I would like to. Thank you for being such a good sport.

[automobileenthusiast]

[KNOCK OUT IS JUST ROLLING HIS EYES AT ALL OF THIIIIIIIIIS you're both lucky he likes you.]

Right, well. I need to go find the buffer.

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

Why? Your finish is perfect.

[Breakdown...he's probably getting it for you, you big idiot.]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam turns her hands up at the eye-rolling in a wordless 'what?' though she's not in the least bit bothered by it---given Knock Out's attitude, it's only to be expected.]

[automobileenthusiast]

I know my finish is perfect.

[you NERD. He glances back down at Sam and just huffs. And grins a bit. OK fine]

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

[Oh...right.]

C'mon, Doc, it ain't that bad. [He brushes a hand over the bubbled paint on his chest....okay, maybe it is...]

[10_20_15_5_50]

I'm pretty sure most of the damage actually done was to my ego, but it's probably best to have that taken care of. I could try to undo it, but...

[lbr this is something Knock Out will probably prefer to take into his own hands since a) magic is weird stuff and b) magic is weird stuff and Sam can respect that]

[automobileenthusiast]

Thank you, dear, but I can handle this myself.

[YEAH HE'S IGNORING YOU BREAKDOWN except that he just came over with the buffer and he's nudging you towards a seat.]

I've been trying to wrangle this big brat into letting me shine him up anyway. I'd say this is the perfect time to put my foot down.

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

Hey, wait...c'mon now, Doc. [He's backing up, hands up, and a grin on his face. And is expertly herded for a chair. He'll plop into it when the backs of his knees hit the edge.]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Pfft, these two. Sam laughs a little, crossing her arms.]

Oh, you guys are cute.

[automobileenthusiast]

We are, aren't we.

[NOPE NOT SHY AT ALL. he's just gonna poke breakdown in the forehead real quick]

And you hush, you're not getting out of this one.

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

[He just might make a rude noise at you, Knock Out. That cheeky grin isn't leaving his face, but he won't resist.]

[He does turn that grin on Sam.] See what I go through?

[10_20_15_5_50]

You are, and I do. No wonder you're so inured to sass.

[automobileenthusiast]

[KO just huffs and crosses his arms, turning away from breakdown and turning his chin up all dramatic like. He's joking of course BUT STILL. breakdown did you just make a mouth fart what noises did you make]

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

[If Cybertronians fart, then sure, he did. Careful, Doc, turning your back on him will earn you a poke to the aft, right side, just because he can.]

Giving up already?

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Though the loitering punk seems unsurprised, the children have had nothing to do with any of the rude noises now in Breakdown's repertoire. Nothing at all.]

Diva.

[automobileenthusiast]

[Knock Out jumps a bit at the poking, if only because they have COMPANY]

Breakdown!

[And sam gets a shrug. Yeah KO knows he's a total diva he can't argue]

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

[Just look at this innocent fais!]

What?

[10_20_15_5_50]

What d'you mean, what? I think he's right; you are a brat. And everyone in the room knows it.

[automobileenthusiast]

See? Thank you.

[don't make that dumb FACE Breakdown it's making KO make a dumb face too UGH]

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

[He laughs. That's all. Just laughs. He likes messing with his partner sometimes.]

[10_20_15_5_50]

You're quite welcome, even if I will admit 'it takes one to know one' applies.

[In other words? KNOCK OUT SHE IS ONTO YOU aaand not about to deny any accusations. It's too late for that; by now, both bots know better.]

[automobileenthusiast]

Honestly? I think we're all a little brattish here.

But Breakdown's the biggest.

[a_little_red_in_the_face]

Not my fault you two are so short.

[omg, Breakdown, did you just give a decent come back?! Well, to be fair, he’s not too bad at them when not in the middle of battle...or anger...]