[Video] - Action also welcome

[ye_olde_engineer]

[Guess who's been buried to the vocal indicator flanges with work for the past month.  The city's Chief Engineer has been working with his fellow Guardians to investigate what the hell Galos was up to - and how it got past them to even suspect what was really happening - and how to prevent it in the future.  And...other things, but he'd have to be specifically asked about that, because OY so not fun.  Plus overseeing the rebuild of the apartments and other structures that were damaged in that blast a while back and replacing victims' comm drones and other service drones.  He's been one busy mechanic.]

[And it's a little audible in his voice when he finally shows himself on the network.  But at least he waited till he'd gotten two full rest-cycles to recover before doing this?]

'Afternoon, Haven.  In case anyone doesn't know me, my name's Wheeljack.  I'm one'a the Guardians of the city as well as the Chief Engineer.  An' before anyone says it . . . no, just because I touch it doesn't mean it'll blow up.  That's just my experimental stuff.  Anyway, my shop's been closed for some time - for obvious reasons - but I'm lettin' people know now that I'm open again.  Most repair work can be handled by the Mr. Fix-It shop on the other side of the Hub, but if they send ya my way, I can take it now.  Also if you've got mods or other ideas you'd like ta have built, come see me an' we'll talk.  No guarantees I'll do it, as always, but we can talk.



((ooc: This is Dragon.  Don't have a new computer yet, so still working on borrowed stuff.  Tags will come whenever I'm able to, but been meaning to put this up for a while - a few people have expressed interest in interacting with him, so now's your chance. ^_^))

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[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam offers a little wave.]

Nice to meet you, Wheeljack. Any time better or worse to stop by your shop?

[video]

[ye_olde_engineer]

Nice ta meet you too, miss. An' no, not really. I live at my workshop, so I'm not really out of it often. Maybe just call before ya head over? If I'm not there, I can letcha know how long it'd take me ta make it back ta meetcha.

[video]

[10_20_15_5_50]

It's Sam.

[She smiles, pleased, and feeling fairly optimistic. So far, so good.]

I was hoping to head over shortly here, if that's alright. I might be a little bit, but not too terribly long a time.

[video]

[ye_olde_engineer]

Sure thing! I'll be here. Ya need directions?

[video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

[Hey Wheeljack, remember him? Cause he does and that's probably why he seems slightly awkward.]

Hey. I was... kinda wondering if you'd be willing to take a look at the mods to my arm weapons? I did them myself awhile back, and they work OK, but I'm no expert, so there's probly some room for improvement.

[video]

[ye_olde_engineer]

[There's a faint flinch in his optics – yep, he remembers you, you and Thundercracker seemed to be together – but he pushes it aside.]

Mods, huh? Sure, c'mon by whenever you're free, an' I'll see what I can do.

[video]

[the_other_green_seeker]

[Nods. He notices that flinch, but doesn't comment.]

Alright. Not really doing anything at the moment, so assuming you're not in the middle of something...?

[video]

[knight_light]

Would you object to someone just stopping by for a visit?

[One of his issues in Haven before was not knowing the First Forged, not being able to talk to them and know the patron he was supposedly under the protection of. He fully intends to get to know the Guardians of the city this time around.]

[video]

[ye_olde_engineer]

Hey. Nah, not at all.

[Then he gets a bit closer look at the mech. Wait…he thinks he remembers that face. Mech'd been among those who came up from Galos's little funhouse. There's an impression of a concerned frown in the light of his optics and the tilt of his head.]

You okay, mech?

Re: [video]

[knight_light]

[The concern brings a small smile to his face] As well as I can be. [He's still dealing with his part in Flit's death.]

Thank you, Wheeljack. I'll stop by a bit later, if you're available.

[video]

[fractalize]

Wheeljack?

[ Elsa's hesitant to bother him, after she'd acted so rashly. But she feels that she needs to apologize to him, and then thank him. Things best done in person. ]

Are you terribly busy?

[video]

[ye_olde_engineer]

Elsa, right? Hey! [Yep, he remembers you. He's been kind of worried, to be honest.]

Not at all. Whatcha need?

[video]

[fractalize]

Oh! Good, I...um.

I just wanted to apologize. But in person. If at all possible.

I realize I made quite a stir, and I didn't...

[ She takes a second, finding the proper words. ]

Well. I didn't mean to cause anyone any more trouble or alarm.

[treacherous_widow]

....So. Are you the old bucket of bolts I need to talk to about workspace, or am I going to have to set up somewhere and potentially blow up another block of haven.

[ye_olde_engineer]

Ya flatter me. [His tone is flat but wry – he's been called far worse. Besides, he's dealt with your type before. /He/ thinks so, anyway.] But yeah, I can help ya get set up. No explodin' city blocks, deal?

[treacherous_widow]

[Yeah right. Blackarachnia is a one of a kind spider and he will figure that out soon enough.]

Give me plenty of work space and I'll make sure any explosions are outside of Haven.

[And hopefully the old bucket head can give her something decent because she's REALLY missing her lab in Liege's temple right now.]

[Video]

[mercury_gaze]

[She doesn't entirely realize that she cam be seen. So she's just studying him, enthralled with seeingnyet another metal man. And this one without a mouth.]

[Video]

[ye_olde_engineer]

[The amused grin can be heard in his tone as he gazes back.]

Hey, kiddo. You new here?

Re: [Video]

[mercury_gaze]

[She flinches]

Ah...yes, sir.

[Video]

[hotheadwarmheart]

[Here's another face you may remember Wheeljack. Though this one isn't nearly so awkward.]

Hey, there. Was wondering where you'd gotten to.

Anyway, I think we had plans, before things went kind of berzerk, to get together and talk about some stuff? Cause I'm still up for it if you are.

[Video]

[ye_olde_engineer]

Lea! Hey, buddy! Yeah, I remember ya.

[His optics darken a shade, his tone hinting worry. He remembers that you're one of those who came up from below, meaning you were one of those who'd been taken by Galos.]

How ya doin'?

But anyway, yeah, lemme know when you wanna meet up. Hub's always a good place, but there are other places around the city too. Whatever ya'd like.

Re: [Video]

[hotheadwarmheart]

Good. I try to make myself memorable.

[He doesn't miss that tone, or the way the mech's optics darken, and can guess what he's referring to.]

Better than I was right after... everything. Especially after patching things up with Elsa. And after talking to a... really unusual cat, if you can believe that.

Anyway, I was thinking the maybe we could hit the bar, if you're up for that. [smirk] After being cooped up for so long I figure anybody could use a drink.

[Action?] Let me know if this doesn't work, been wanting to tag him. x.x

[neverputincharge]

[Bulkhead didn't respond to Wheeljack's message, even if he got it. It was still a little bit of a sore spot for him. He could keep avoiding him, right? He has been spying on one of his projects, however.

Particularly the rebuilding of the apartment buildings. Watching the workers(or drones) work with the critical eye of somebody that knows construction well. Watching how they work, how they're rebuilding the buildings. Always out of the way, and where he can just lean on a wall and watch. Ignoring the itch in him to join in on the building. This wasn't his crew after all.

[Action?] Works for me! =D

[ye_olde_engineer]

[Wheeljack hadn't missed the massive, green mech hanging around the outskirts of the construction site. He himself wasn't a construction bot per se, but he kept himself available for the maintenance of the heavy machinery and the drones that /were/ being used alongside workers who knew what they were doing. So he did a lot of sitting back and observing the area, if only to keep overly curious (or mischievous) persons from getting too close to anything.]

[Having spotted the green mech several times now, he finally decided to approach. It would be "with a grin", but of course…no mouth. But there is lightness to his bearing that has a positivity to it – he's not intending to "confront" the mech or any such thing. His tone clears any doubt when he gets close enough to comfortably speak, vocal flanges flashing with his voice.]

Hey, seen ya been watchin' the work. Casual interest or this somethin' ya used ta do back home?

[Action?] Wow I was bad at this. /hides in shame.

[neverputincharge]

Bulkhead had noticed the curious and otherwise people. Really people? Construction sites were risky enough without people trying to cause issues. But he's impressed with the drones that are helping.

He not really surprised if he's been found, he's a little hard to miss. His sensor's picked up Wheeljack's signal. One he didn't recognize. He's gotten used to it, six hundred people here, and he only knows a handful of them that weren't ones that came with him from Haven.

"Yeah, I did it back--" He starts to answer the voice, but stops when he sees the speaker. "...yeah, did work for my last boss."