kismet_loop | GHOST EVENT BACKDATED [AUDIO]

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GHOST EVENT BACKDATED [AUDIO]

Hey, everyone, it's Drift. Um, something's... come up? I guess? It's probably not a huge deal, but uh...

[He sounds juuuuust a bit out of it, y'know like in the way someone who is terrified out of their mind might sound while trying to play it super cool at the same time. Man he is trying so hard to sound completely unbothered right now.]

Ah, well, the place Wing and I are staying is kind of completely surrounded by restless spirits. Is there a way to shoo them off, or are the angry souls of the prematurely departed now a permanent fixture here?

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Pretty young, yeah; just old enough to be considered an adult, but still adjusting to the transition. And thanks in advance. But for now...?

[She'll amble over to stand by the seated bot, shrugging and smiling.]

Yeah but nah, man; I wouldn't ask you to go wading out into that. If you really want to come with me to try researching, you're totally welcome to, but don't feel obligated for it. Okay?

Seeing as this is kind of my problem, I really can't help but feel obligated to try to work this out myself. I'll come with you.

[even if he is totally spooked]

Well, I gotta respect that. [Especially from someone totally spooked---the ghosts aren't easy to read, but it's all over Drift's aura.] Guess I'm ready to go when you are.

[Drift nods and heads for the door, opens it, looks outside, and immediately closes it again.]

I uh. Might need a second.

[so spooky]

Take your time; I'm not in a big rush.

[If anything, she's content to just kind of check out the apartment now that she's done what she came to do, and now that her carry-all isn't straining with the weight of seasonings. It's kind of interesting, especially since she hasn't spent a whole lot of time looking at Cybertronians' living spaces.]

[you do that, drift is just going to keep staring at this door and trying to hype himself up go go the fuck outside. After a few minutes he speaks up again.]

Okay, okay, I think I'm good.

<small.[With that he opens the door again, and transforms right there so he can't wimp out and close the door again. He lets his door slide open for Sam to hop in]

Okay.

[While some people might find riding inside a Cybertronian strange, Sam regards it as a nice change from being carried and consequently doesn't hesitate to climb into Drift.]

Thanks.

Think nothing of it. You're the one doing me a favor, after all.

[as soon as she's settled in, Drift takes off, kind of weaving between ghosts. uuugh ectoplasm]

Still appreciate the lift. I get the impression that most of you tall dudes haven't had human passengers very often.

[She'll study the shades, eyebrows up.]

This crowd is... really something.

I spent a little time on Earth, driving humans around isn't all that awkward for me.

I guess I must be popular.

Mind if I ask where you were? And when

Exceedingly so.

North America, mostly. I spent a little time in Japan. Ah, would have been a few years ago now.

[Don't mind him just hitting the gas once they're clear of creepy ghosts hope you're wearing a seat belt.

Well, he doesn't have any but IF HE DID, you'd totally be wearing one]

[WHOA. Yeah, if there were seatbelts she would be buckling up, but there aren't any and so she's sitting braced. The circumstances could be better, but zooming through Haven at this speed is kinda cool.]

What year was it when you got to be here? How long have you been here?

Ah... well, I guess it depends on who's calendar you're talking about. Come to think of it, I'm not entirely sure how long I've been here. Not longer than a year if we're talking Earth time. At least I think so.

[Sorry he is not helpful.]

[Oh. Sam puts a hand to her face, laughing at herself.]

Prrrobably should've specified that to start; I'm sorry.

[At least she takes it in stride, moving on readily.]

And I'm thinking; maybe we should detour, hit the Pantry first.

Can do. What do we need there?

[And Drift starts for the Pantry because he's so HELPFUL]

More salt, more fennelseed? If the ghosts follow you to the Library and it doesn't already have some sort of deterrent arranged, it might be an idea to scatter more of the same... if there isn't some staff objection to our making a mess.

Maybe we could just throw it around outside? Or would they still be able to get in? I have no idea how this all works...

We should try that! I don't know if it will work, but we should still try. And take notes on this shit, because I have some ideas about what's working, but they're based on hearsay stuff.

[HEY lets pull up to the Pantry RIGHT NOW. Drift opens his door so she can hop out]

Sure, why not. I like trying new things.

those new things don't usually involve ghosts, but you work with what you're given, right?

[This is probably the most exciting trip for groceries Sam is ever gonna get; she steps out and steps back so Drift has more space to transform, nodding.]

You and me both. Who knows? This might be the beginning of a beautiful friendship, even if it's starting with a ghostly gongshow.

[Drift transforms back into his robot mode and looks over his shoulder. plz dont follow them ghosts 8(]

Well, bonding over a common problem isn't a bad way to make friends.

I don't think there are many bad ways to make friends. Cooperative toolery, maybe, but beyond that...?

[eh; she shrugs]

I dunno; I'm an optimist. And of the opinion that it's going to be nice to make this an actual project with another person.

[Seriously, though. Researching ghost lore/superstitions, and then using the empirical approach to ascertain what's actually accurate? Pretty cool, even if the circumstances are kind of unfortunate. Drift seems like a pretty okay dude.]

[She seems so chill about this. REALLY it's kind of helping Drift relax a little.]

If I can manage to stop being so freaked out by all of this, it could even be a fun project. This sort of this is pretty fascinating.

[It helps that this isn't the crisis it could be---if the salt/seed mix can keep a space clear, Drift at least has the sanctuary of his apartment to retreat to if the situation takes a left turn. It also helps that Sam is naturally a pretty chill person, though her having seen some shit certainly doesn't hurt.]

It is some freaky stuff, and I know I don't know you well, but I think you will manage. It's just kind of a lot to deal with dumped on you, so the reasonable reaction is like 'what, what even.' By tomorrow you will probably feel a little bit better about all this, even if the prospect of dealing with another day of this seems pretty nnn now.

[Have a pat at your ankle, bud. It's the best she can do at her height.]

We'll make it fun. In my own humble opinion, hauling ass over here was a good first step for that.

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