[accidental video]

[still_learning]

[It's been a few days since the end of the explosions that have been following him and others throughout the place. Jetstorm wasn't alone during that time, not entirely, but now that it's over, he's getting time to think about what all has happened. Who he was left with, the world he finds himself in now, the idea that they could all find themselves under attack again at any time, for any or no reason at all.]

I am a warrior.

[Where he is now isn't clear, but by the absence of sound in the room but for what Jetstorm himself makes, it's clear he's alone. If his feet could wear a path in the ground walking the same circle over and over, they would. There is no indication for how long he has been walking like this, one end of his nunchucks in each hand as if he thought he might need it. He seems fretful as he argues with himself, and completely oblivious to the little drone close by, silently recording everything.]

I am strong. I am swift.

[His hands lower and he doesn't seem to notice it or care. One hand lets go of a grip to reach up and rub down his face. A few paces later, his other hand goes a little too slack and his weapon goes down to the ground with a clatter. The Minicon looks down at it in horror with a cry.]

Ah! No!

[In a rush, he darts down to retrieve his nunchucks and clutches them in front of him again, grip renewed. One hand pulls into his subspace to retrieve the only other item he has ever carried on his person: a cleaning cloth. With a whimper, he steps over to sit down on a small stool that may or may not have been for a bot his size, or perhaps for a human, and begins to methodically wipe down his weapon from one end to the other, always in small, counter clockwise circles.]

Most humble apologies, Master Drift.

[But his fingers are trembling. He misses spots, only to go back and work over them again.]

I am strong... I am...

[Finally, he gives in and hugs his knees to himself, pinning his nunchucks against him, and shivers.]

Comments

[the_other_green_seeker]

To reactivate it you mean? Not for the Stunticons, no; Megatron had stolen the Key to Vector Sigma from Alpha Trion and it reactivated Vector Sigma for him.

Not sure how the Autobots got the Aerialbots sparked though, since Megatron still had the Key.

[still_learning]

[He doesn't know anything about it himself, so no help here.]

Do you think it may exist here?

[the_other_green_seeker]

Vector Sigma? No idea. Even if it does, we've got no way to get to it though. It's underground, and the miasma cuts off access to anything beyond a few levels down.

[still_learning]

Oh. [Somehow he thought the miasma would only be on the surface. Okay then, scratch that.] Then, I suppose there really is no safe way to get to it.

[the_other_green_seeker]

Yeah. The core's full of the stuff, since it came from both Primus and Unicron's energies mixing together.

Not that I'd really be too interested in going underground anyway, barring an emergency.

[still_learning]

[He looks down, discouraged.]

I do not think I would be interested in it either.

[the_other_green_seeker]

Not too fond of enclosed spaces yourself? Or just not fond of being underground?

[still_learning]

It is not a concern for small spaces or underground, but of being trapped in such an area with the miasma. [He had a bad enough go of it while he was above ground in wiiide open areas the last time.]

[the_other_green_seeker]

Ah, makes sense. Yeah, getting anywhere close to that stuff tends to be bad news. Bad enough we have to deal with the weirdness it produces up here.

[still_learning]

[noddles]

I would like to stay away from it for now... if I can. Only, I wish there was more that could be done about it, if it comes back. Or when. What can I do?

[the_other_green_seeker]

[Jadewing shrugs.]

That sorta depends on how it manifests. Sometimes it's stuff you can fight directly, and sometimes not.

But if I've learned one thing it's that you don't pick up anything it leaves behind, no matter how innocent it might seem.

[still_learning]

[That's new to him. He nods.]

I did not realize it could do this. But I will take that advice. Thank you. I suppose, then, that it cannot be analyzed for us to better understand and fight it.

[the_other_green_seeker]

Not that I know of. Usually when it manifests we're too busy dealing with whatever weirdness it's dropped on us to try and study it.

[still_learning]

Oh. [He really does get it. But he doesn't like it. Really doesn't like it.]

Has anyone ever... been too severely injured by the miasma? [Is it possible he or someone he knows and cares about is gonna die?]

[the_other_green_seeker]

I think one or two people died last time, given the whole 'explosions everywhere' thing. But luckily death doesn't seem to be permanent around here.

[still_learning]

[Sorry, you'll have to give him a moment. He's a little taken aback at this, though he knew about Jendayi. Paian must have been hella busy.]

I knew about one. Guardian Paian must be an amazing person to be able to bring back anyone at all. [He's assuming that Paian did all of that on his own. He's not sure who or what else would have.]

[the_other_green_seeker]

I don't think it was Paian; he's good, but he's not that good. Death might have something to do with it, though, given that he's, y'know, Death.

[still_learning]

[That doesn't sound ominous at all.] Death... is a Guardian or from the miasma?

[the_other_green_seeker]

Death is one of the Guardians, surprisingly enough. He's sort of creepy, but not malicious.