[voice | private to Knock Out]

[10_20_15_5_50]

I just thought of something, and I'm a idiot for not thinking of it sooner. You got a minute to talk?

Comments

[automobileenthusiast]

Well sure, I've got all the time in the world. What's the problem?

[10_20_15_5_50]

You're a medic. You know anatomy, and you'd've seen the deets in people's files, their records. Airachnid was with the Decepticons for a while. Do you know where her eyes are when she's going around as a helicopter?

[automobileenthusiast]

Her optics? Sure, I could whip up a blueprint and show you exactly where they are, but I must say this is a pretty unusual thing to spring on me all of a sudden.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam's tone lightens considerably. She's still annoyed at herself for not thinking of this earlier, but that irritation's largely eclipsed by the good news from Knock Out.]

Oh, that's awesome. And, ah... yeah, I get that. Sorry to just be rounding on you out of the blue, but you know those moments when something just clicks, uncued, and you're like 'wait, waitforonesecondshit,' yeah? I'm happy to fill you in on just where it is I'm coming from with this request, but I just gotta ask it stay between you and I. And Breakdown.

[automobileenthusiast]

I don't have any problems with keeping secrets, but it sounds to me like you've got something dangerous planned.

[10_20_15_5_50]

I swear it's not as risky as it sounds so far. I know I want to be nowhere near this chick if she ever shows, and I have every intention of staying far, far away. So! Here's the scoop.

She got the better of Breakdown once, there's the chance she might manage again. She shows and starts shit, I'm going to do what I can to make that chance slimmer; I'm gonna try for blinding the bitch. If I can see her, I can give it a shot...even if I'm only seeing her over video. The eyes in her face wouldn't be an issue, since they're right there---I'm assuming---but knowing where to aim at an alt isn't easy.

[automobileenthusiast]

Oh, that's cruel.

I like it.

Unfortunately, we don't see quite the same in our alt modes as we do like this. Would this... whatever you're planning work on cameras, do you think?

[10_20_15_5_50]

I thought you might.

I think this classifies as a whammy, and yes! It's not like Dirge's sense of taste, it's not a subjective thing---more like blacking out the lenses. You show me what matters, I can make it opaque.

[automobileenthusiast]

You are such a handy little thing to have around. I don't think she's going to show up if she hasn't already, but it never hurts to be prepared.

[10_20_15_5_50]

What can I say? Breakdown has been a very good friend to me, so I'd like to try to have his back---to the extent I'm able. Contingency plan's the principle part of that. That said? No better company for the common cause.

[It's only the truth. Is there anybody who'd so whole-heartedly back this plan, besides Breakdown? Who'd enable it to the same extent?]

[automobileenthusiast]

[Sam would make a great little Decepticon just sayin]

At the risk of sounding too mushy, I must say that I appreciate your interest in Breakdown's well being.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Funny, Breakdown said something similar.]

You never have to worry about sounding too mushy talking to me. You and I are on the level, which is a relief, and a delight.

[automobileenthusiast]

[Breakdown is a smart little muscle man]

It most certainly is. I must admit, before ending up here I never expected to make any human friends.

[10_20_15_5_50]

Yeah, given what I've heard of your past experiences.... just 'yeah.'

I'll take it as a testament to my winning personality, and maybe my being a halfway decent person.

[automobileenthusiast]

I like to think I've come a long way since then. And to be perfectly honest, I'm impressed that you're able to put up with us.

[10_20_15_5_50]

You say that like it's been some sort of struggle, but I enjoy your company. At the risk of sounding mushy myself, I gotta say: you guys help a lot for me feeling at home here.

[automobileenthusiast]

We're like one big, awkwardly mismatched family unit. Or something.

Okay no, that actually does sound too mushy.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam laughs at that.]

You said it first, and you didn't sound like you were joking... but, y'know, I'll agree, and also not say anything to anybody else. This whole conversation, confidential. But backtracking a bit, can I come over? 'Blueprints' is a better answer than I actually expected.

[automobileenthusiast]

Completely confidential. Breakdown isn't to know that I was being absurdly, painfully feelings...-y.

[He sounds like he's joking about that part at least, BUT ANYWAY, back to business.]

You can come over as soon as you like. I can't promise that the blueprints will be totally accurate, since I'm turning this out from memory, but for something as basic as optics or cameras I think I remember exactly where they all would have been on Airachnid.

[10_20_15_5_50]

Of course.

[as if it's all been business]

Now it is, then. I'll just be walking over, so I'll be a bit. See you soon.

[automobileenthusiast]

You sure you don't want a ride, dear? It wouldn't be any trouble.

[10_20_15_5_50]

Well, since you so kindly offer...

[HELL YEAH FAST RIDES]

I'll see you very soon.

[automobileenthusiast]

I'll be right over. Where are you right now?

[10_20_15_5_50]

Home. Fun as it is to heckle from the window, I'll meetcha outside.

[automobileenthusiast]

Got it, I'll pull up for you. See you soon~

[AND HE'LL BE THERE SOON zoom]

[voice to ACTION]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Ciao!

[Sure enough, by the time Knock Out arrives, Sam's chillin' outside. As soon as the doc's in sight, she waves.]

[SUCH ACTION]

[automobileenthusiast]

[Knock Out beeps his horn playfully and stops in front of her, popping his door open so she can hop in]

I left the heat running just for you.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[The beeping earns him an amused snort, even as Sam seats herself.]

Such a gentleman. See, I don't know why I'd be 'putting up with' you; you endear yourself easily.

[Granted, some 75% of Knock Out's endearing behaviour is 'being an entertaining, agreeable kind of awful' but it's what works.]

[automobileenthusiast]

[Once she's all seated and comfy, KO takes off IT IS GO TIME]

To me fair, I could just be sucking up so you won't magic me.

[nah he's just being a big sweet]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Don't mind Sam grinning like a dork---her stree'doo just doesn't go as fast as KO likes to.]

I might magic you yet... but I wouldn't do anything to your detriment. How's that?

[automobileenthusiast]

[Man he needs to upgrade that thing for her or something. Not that it would be particularly safe but hey.]

Mmmmm, that might be okay. Depends on the magic.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[She'd never object to an upgrade, but would probably continue to drive only at reasonable speeds. It's a consequence of being acutely aware of this whole 'human frailty' thing.]

Figured as much.

[automobileenthusiast]

[what if KO builds her a sweet armor suit thing to protect her then she can go fast as shit]

What sort of wacky magic did you have in mind?

[10_20_15_5_50]

[AND WOULD srsly tho she'd be floored]

Nothing wacky--what I have in mind is very practical! And also a surprise you'll have to wait a few more weeks for.