[video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

[Jadewing looks solemn as he appears on the network.]

Just so everyone know... Thundercracker is gone. His little lizards showed up at my place this morning, and I've tried contacting him via the network and in person. 

So... yeah. Just thought you all should know.

Comments

[Video]

[knight_light]

[He looks stricken.]

I...I'm sorry, Jadewing...he'll be missed.

Do you want company?

Re: [Video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

...Wouldn't mind some, yeah. Well, sentient company anyway; his lizards have been sticking to me like filings to a magnet pretty much since they showed up.

[One of the main reasons he's sitting at home, rather than out flying; transforming while covered in fire lizards is difficult at best.]

[Video > Action]

[knight_light]

I’ll be there shortly. [Yeah, part of the reason he didn’t ask if Jade wanted to go flying.]

[And sure enough, he’ll be there soon.] Jadewing?

[Action]

[the_other_green_seeker]

Here.

[He's sitting on the couch, fire lizards clinging to tenable portions of his body. His own energy phoenix, Starburst, perches nearby, looking rather put out by the fact that others have taken over his owner's attentions. The sight would likely be mildly comical, under other circumstances.]

[Video]

[greater_than_zero]

I'm sorry. He was a good mech.

Re: [Video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

Yeah... he was. One of the few officers who'd actually listen.

Re: [Video] I don't know why my brain suddenly decided this had been Breakdown...

[greater_than_zero]

I can understand how valuable that is to find in leaders. Do you know...what happened to him? [He's thinking TC must have died...]

LOL sokay. X3

[the_other_green_seeker]

[He did, but it's not as direct as Subzero likely thinks.]

He went back home. That happens sometimes.

...Kinda hope he doesn't remember things from here while he's there. It'd likely get him killed early.

[greater_than_zero]

[Wait....]

Went home?

[He heard that correctly, didn’t he?]

How?

[the_other_green_seeker]

The same way he got here. The Miasma can send things both ways.

Don't go poking around it though; it doesn't do it on command, and you might get more than you bargained for if you mess with it.

[greater_than_zero]

[Thoughtful frown.] So it’s not actually sure he went home.

The miasma can just...take people like that?

[the_other_green_seeker]

Not certain, no. But that seems to generally be what happens when people randomly disappear. Sometimes they come back with more memories from back home. Sometimes they don't.

[greater_than_zero]

[He frowns, crossing his arms in thought.] I can’t say I like the implications of that. Has anyone ever asked the Guardians about this?

[the_other_green_seeker]

You know, I don't know. Aside from Death, though, I'm not sure any of them would actually know more about it than we would.

[greater_than_zero]

Hm...I think I may have to see what they can tell me.

Thank you, Jadewing.

[neverputincharge]

[Bulk's looking solemn. He knew it would happen sometime. Doesn't make it easier.]

Want company?

[the_other_green_seeker]

[No. It never does.]

...Would appreciate it, yeah.

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Jadewing's expression had been enought to hint Haven was short someone. Hearing who saddened Sam. She hadn't known the Seeker well, but he'd seemed alright, and it was clear his absence would be felt for a long time.]

I'm sorry.

...and wanting to say thanks, at least, for letting the rest of us know.

Re: [video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

Thanks.

It... seemed like something I should do.

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Welcome.

[She nods.]

Not an easy thing, but... definitely better to have an absence announced. Dunno if there's anyone it'd be better by, so, yeah, thanks again. That said... you want someone to hang out with, now or in the foreseeable future, just say and I'll show.

Re: [video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

Already got a few mechs coming over, but... the offer is appreciated. And I'll let you know as far as the future goes.

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Good, and on each count. I should also say, you want someone to talk to, if not necessarily a face-to-face? Call, text, whenever.

Re: [video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

[nods] I'll remember that.

[Strange to be taking such an offer seriously from an organic. But... it fits with this place, somehow.]

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam nods in turn.]

Know that I mean 'whenever,' too. I ever don't answer, it's cause I can't, but I'll get back to you as soon as I'm able. That said... I should probably let you go for the company you've got coming, eh?

You take care, Jade.

Re: [video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

Yeah, probably.

You too.

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam nods, offering the Seeker a small smile, then cuts the feed.]

[Video]

[dirge]

Is he dead? He promised me his body.

Re: [Video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

[Well, this is more familiar reaction territory.]

No, glitch-head. He went back home. That happens sometimes.