[comm] Scope, Backtrack, Cirrus, report to the flight deck [comm] On my way [comm] Affirmitive. * Scope grumbles under his breath and leaves his quarters and heads to the flight deck * Backtrack heads to the flight deck [comm] On my way, Lil. * Backtrack enters the flight deck * Cirrus walks in behind him * Scope enters the flight deck and notices he's the last to arrive What's up, Boss? * Decepticat is wandering around the Adelaide station *looks at where the Freedom is docked* Wai, what a big ship! I wonder who it belongs to Ok bots, into Backtrack's shuttle. Cirrus, start her up * Cirrus enters, wondering where we're going * Backtrack enters the shuttle * Slipstream wanders up next to DC * Powerplay rushes to the vacant spot in the plaza where his store will be Backtrack, Scope, get together and begin reviewing what info you've scoured up * Decepticat waves idiotically at Slipstream *to DC* It is a rather big ship, ain't it. * Admiral-Lilwall to bridge * Backtrack pulls out a data pad *to Slipstream* Yeah, it is! Do you know who owns it? * Scope gets in the shuttle and sits down across from Backtrack *shrugs* Not really. By the way, my name's Slipstream. Here's all the info I could find regarding Autobot law. There is some pretty good information here actually. My name's Decepticat. You can call me DC, though I managed to dig up some surveilence video from the place. It's low res, but it might be useful DC aye? Nice t'meetchya, DC. nice to meet you, too! Bridge here We're ready to go, if you could be so gracious as to open the bay up for us we'll be off Gotcha Lil. Bay doors opening, security field disengaged So DC, what brings you here? Anything helps, Cirrus. oh, I've been here for ages. I used to be on Cybertron... but they didn't like me so I had to leave... You a good pilot Cirrus? [comm] With luck we'll be back soon. See you then * Backtrack eyes Cirrus cautiously I like to think so. Natural ability and all ;) [comm to Wait] Uh.. Hi, you there Wait? Good luck Lil. Ah, it's one thing to be a vehicle, and another to DRIVE one:) [comm] I'm here Powerplay. * Admiral-Lilwall enters the shuttle. Cirris pilots the Freedom, Backtrack [comm] Cool, how long do you think we'll be staying at this planet for? How, would I know, I never get on the bridge! * Backtrack chuckles [comm] Not too terribly much longer I imagine [comm] Why? Heh. Ok Cirrus, let's go Oh? Why didn't they like ya on Cybertron? [comm] Just wondering because I was thinking of maybe going down and trying to find some game machines for my store initiating flight autosequence because. The guys I were with didn't like me, and no one else did, either. My creator was a meanie... * Cirrus pilots the vessel out into open space What d'ya mean by that? course plotted, and layed in. Initiating interphase drives Well, the stealth drives have been what I used most of the time. Leaves the smallest ionic trail possible. * The shuttle zooms off So, did you and Scope manage to find anything useful? Yeah, here. * Backtrack hands the datapad to Lil * Admiral-Lilwall sits and reads through it * Scope watches Lil, waiting his reaction Of course, all the knowledge in the world won't help us if we have a hanging judge. OK Powerplay. Just dont let us leave you behind ;) Don't know too many Bots like that, but we should still keep our diodes crossed hm. what about the bot Opal and her friends are accused of killing? Find anything on him? *to Slipstream* He didn't like me. When I made a mistake, he told me "you can't be with us anymore!" and he took me out of the group Huh. Not a nice bot at all, by the sounds of it. Definitely. [comm] Thanks, I'll take Novaburst's shuttle. Firestorm is going to come along too [comm] Alright. Make sure you file a flightplan. My creator and his team aren't known for being nice, you see. The guys they were fighting were very nice, but they still didn't like me This Retronic character had himself quite the little past Oh really? Energon smuggling on three counts, and had supposed ties to the Decepticons [comm] A flightplan, ok then sounds like a slimeball * Powerplay leaves the plaza for the shuttlebay Who were they fighting? Total slimeball. Even if Opal DID kill him, I couldn't blame her the Autobots Ah. Shoulda guessed. Silly me. I don't think Opal has it in her to kill. she was always nice to me :) Her comrades though, I don't know. [comm] Hey Firestorm get to Novaburst's shuttle, we're going planetside I don't want us to take sides, but be mindful of foulplay. Given LONAC's past, striking out at Opal could be the first step against the rest of us. I agree with Lil, I can't see Opal killing someone [comm] Ok, what exactly are we going to be doing anyway? You think this could be a setup? * Overwrite enters the bridge * Powerplay enters shuttlebay and walks up to the shutle. "Game hunting" Backtrack, given past events, it could be anything. Let's hope it's nothing more than what's shown on the holovid Waitstate, a membership application just arrived. With Admiral Lilwall gone, I assumed you would like to see it Hmm...perhaps in that case it would be more tactically sound to land outside of town in a secure location. Just to be safe. yeah, thanks Agreed. Know a place? * Backtrack walks over to the table in the center of the shuttle and brings up a holomap * Waitstate calls up the application * Backtrack point to a location just outside of the city "Here." I guess I should activate stealth mode then... Hm... some rather vague information here Good idea. * Cirrus does so * Powerplay prepares the shuttle and gets a flightplan ready while waiting for Firestorm seems ok though... I'll want an interview * Aries enters the bridge and takes the science console I'll arrange one then thanks Overwrite Ah, hi Aries. What's up? Not alot I'm afriad *to Slipstream* Are you sure you don't know who this ship belongs to? I think it belongs to the LONAC group, but I'm not really sure yet. * Firestorm enters the shuttlebay and walks into the shuttle what's LONAC? We've entered Autobot controlled space. No signs of detection. League of Non-Aligned Cybertronians. 'Bots and 'Cons who aren't part of either faction anymore. They're a pretty much neutral group, or so I've heard. that sounds neat. I'm not a part of any group anymore; do you think they might accept me too? So, how long are we going to be down there for? I doubt they will detect us. I don't think they will expect a ship with thier own harmonics. Y'could apply to them. I have. how do I apply? Lets try and keep it that way. I'll keep us on an evasive flight path, just in case Send in an application to them. I've got the addy here somewhere... Scope, once we arrive, I want to follow a few other bots involved with the trial, see what they get up to Not too long, I dont think there will be much down there anyway how soon will they get it? Not that it matters. I've been here forever anyway... Backtrack, and Cirrus stay with the shuttle and continue to find out anything you can from the databases that could be of use. Ok Scratch that. Cirrus you come with me, we'll go and see Opal, see what her take on things is. Backtrack, seeing how you don't really know Opal, it would probably better for you to stay behind the scene for now Keen... I've missed her * Download exits his quarters and heads for the Plaza * Download notes Goannis as he travels down the corridors Heya. How are you adjusting? *to slipstream* So do you have that addy to the LONAC people? Oh hi. Ok I guess. It's a strange place... I've not been off world before *finds the addy* Yeah, here it is. No? wai! Can you help me fill out an application? No. All I've known is that slave world If y'want. It's not that hard tho. for me it probably is :\ * Goannis and Download enter a lift and continue to deck four * Decepticat gets out an application form. Okay... name: Decepticat. Former affiliation (if applicable).... Ano, what does 'affiliation' mean? * Restore enters the bridge Excuse me, Waitstate? Restore? Rare to see you up here yes? Whether y'were a 'Bot or 'Con, DC * Restore nods to Waitstate's office ah, right.... Aries, watch the place? oh _ *scribbles it down* Um... talents. Um... I don't know what I have for talents... * Waitstate gets up got it. * Waitstate heads into his office * Restore follows Heres the progress update you wanted on Autumn *hands a data pad over* oh, thanks... how's she doing? * Waitstate starts looking over the medical data She's improving, but there's still a long way to go. She's still rather intimidated by me. We used to get along reasonably ok, considering how she was before her attack Slag... this was NOT a good thing for her. For anyone. But especially her... * Decepticat writes down "I hit stuff with a mallet" under "Talents:" I don't know how long it would take until she's back to herself again. If at all I guess that's everything. Now how do I send it to them? Good talent, that. ;) I'd send her tot he facility planetside for treatment, but you know how she is. That could do more damage than good :\ Just transmit it to the addy I gave ya. oh yeah *sends it* So how long until you think they'll recieve it? * Waitstate sees a new application pop up on his terminal Not too long. Tho how long it'll take 'fore they reply, I have no idea. Hm... another one, so soon... On a brighter note, Shadowstrike is doing fine. A bit of rest and she's good as new. That's good to hear okay. So whatcha wanna do now? Wanna go get an energon snack or go look at the armor and frames store? * Artifice walks to wherever Waitstate is A snack might not be a bad idea, actually. * Aries notes Artifice enter the bridge Hey Artifice. Oh, I'm not supposed to be here * Artifice leaves If you're looking for Waitstate, he's in his office with Restore. Thanks Aries okay then! I've been here a while so I know just where it is. I've still got some credits that haven't been removed from my old account, so I can pay I still wonder about Strike... * Artifice goes to Waitstate's office Hello? Thanks DC, that's nice of ya :) * Restore notes Artifice outsie * Decepticat and Slipstream go have an energon snack at the local bar * Artifice presses the door chime well, looks like my turn is over. I'll keep you updated :) come in * Restore nods to Artifice as she leaves * Artifice nods to Restore What's going on? Aside from Opal's trial we're discussing Restore's patients at the moment Ah, she seems to have a lot of them when it comes to this crew I know I'd go crazy if I had to deal with all of you as much as she does heheh uh-huh... anyway... what did you need? Something to do. I spent too much time recharging and it seems I've missed a lot * Slipstream and DC sit at one of the tables to have their snacks Deck 6 probably needs some dusting... * Download and Goannis exit the lift onto the plaza. Download heads for the bar and Goannis just goes for a wander nice chatting. cya round So be it * Artifice leaves for Deck 6 * Waitstate stares at the door as it closes does he seem more odd to you than he used to be? * 3 more applications arrive at Wait's terminal * Waitstate hears his terminal beep and checks it, seeing three more applications so Slipstream, what group were you a part of before you wanted to join LONAC? half the crew leaves and THEN we get applications... typical Me? Oh, neither really... you were neutral? Y'could say that, I guess. * Download enters the Neutral Ground, and then goes behind the bar * Waitstate pages through them... if you were already a neutral, what made you decide to join LONAC, then? Wasn't a plain ol' civilian good enough? Hitchhike? Can't be her... I'm just curious, I've never known anyone other than the Decepticons and the Autobots * Artifice enters the bar I'm tired of dusting I think I'll have a drink and head for the cargo bay Heya chopper bot, what can I get ya? Strange seeing you there Hmm *shrugs* I got bored bein' a civilian, I guess Anything as long as it's light * Deadlift enters the bar ah, okay. Say, can I ask you something? It's kinda hard for me to bring it up... it's sorta embarassing for me... alrighty then, one 'photon warp' coming up Been a long time since I've seen you Ask away. *grins* No guarantee I'll give a straight answer tho. do you transform into anything? I don't... * Shadowstrike leaves her quarters and strolls tentatively to Wait's office. * Deadlift walks up to the counter. "I'll have what he's having" Since early Neutral Ground days I believe :) What have ya been up to all these years? * Shadowstrike pauses a minute, then rings the chime. A few bounties here and there, then I ran into LONAC * Download mixes up another photon warp and hands the two bots their drinks * Waitstate closes the file come in Yeah, I do actually. Space fighter. I'd show ya, but I don't think that'd be a good idea in here. :) * Shadowstrike enters. Shadowstrike! I'm glad to see you up and about! :) Ever since I joined, I haven't been the silent type I used to be. Of course, I also have nothing to do Thank you... half your luck, Artifice. I got into another bar, then a slave mine. Wahoo. space fighter, huh? That's so cool. *envious* my creator never programmed me with anything to transform into. At least, if he did, he never told me what it was I apologize if I interrupted your work. no, not at all. Just an... interesting file Oh? yeah... probably nothing though I see. Wow. He didn't? Odd... well, that's Megatron for you :\ Heh, you should try out Diablo's demolition holo program in the sims. Loads a fun *startled* Megatron? So Strike... Social call? yeah, Megatron. I guess people call him something else now No, not exactly. ah * Shadowstrike pauses awkwardly. Have a seat Whoa. So you've been around a long time, aye? So Download, when did you get out of the slave mines * Waitstate sits up in his chair amd leans forward on the desk So things are dull in the duty life eh? Not much going on in the civvie side of LONAC it seems either yeah. I don't even know how long it was * Shadowstrike settles herself into one of the chairs in front of the desk. I've been here for a REALLY long time, as I said before Well, the fact of the matter is, I've been doing quite a bit of thinking while Restore's had me penned up on "rehab". Guess y'lose track of the time after a while, hey. not long actually. That Admiral.. 'Lalewell' is it? Anway, I got here when he did just recently Cirrus, what's the ETA on our arrival? What have you been doin' all this time? Close enough oh? :) And I appreciate what you all have done for me... he and some other lonac bots ended up there somehow. *shrug* don't know much more than that. just wandering, mostly. Right after Megatron cast me out I tried to join the Autobots, but they didn't want me. So I travelled around the galaxy for a while... it's SUCH a big place, you know Two days, 4 hours, 22 minutes But I want to go home. * Waitstate leans back in his chair again ... Yeah, I know. Been around a fair bit m'self. Home? Plenty of time to be ready for whatever might happen. Cybertron. Home. hm... I've been thinking. If that ship out there is the LONAC ship, and it's at port, do ya think some of its members are wandering around the port city here like us? I thought this was your home... Probably. If they've actually left their ship yet, that is. * Shadowstrike shakes her head slowly. So, I heard about some group called Spectral Death has a thing for LONAC. Sounds like a fun bunch. I mean no offense. * Waitstate sighs do you wanna go look around for some of them? After we've finished our snack, that is Sure. Got nothin' much better t'do at the moment. * Slipstream finishes her snack quickly I was meant for battle, not to be neutral. I can only fight that so long. * Decepticat finishes also. So.... maybe we should go back to where that big ship is docked and see if anyone is out there that looks like they could be a part of the crew Fighting... I thought you were as tired of conflict as I was. Much moreso in fact. what will you do? I'm not sure exactly. I am tired of the fighting, but after so long, I'd become accustomed to it. Sounds good t'me. Do you think they're still looking for you back there? That, I don't know for certain. If they are, then I must face that. You know I want you to stay. okay, Slipstream! Let's go back to that ship * Decepticat and Slipstream start off back to the docked Freedom to see if any of its crew is out and about I shouldn't. * Deadlift drinks his drink and stares into nothingness Something on your mind Deadlift? Well, I know you well enough to know that argument here is futile. Even if I convinced you to stay, you wouldnt be happy Not really. Just been kinda quiet lately. No, I wouldn't. You don't need a military bot around here. Storms tend to follow quiet. lets just hope each storm that comes by isn't worse than the last Peacetime isnt nescesarily eternal you know... Anyway, you're always welcome to return. If you need me, I can be found. by me? You bet. ;) * Shadowstrike chuckles. I should add as an addendum - if I want to be found. suuuure ;) I'll miss having you around I'll miss you all. But my calling lies elsewhere. * Waitstate reaches over and takes Strike's hand. Our paths will cross again. You can bet on it * Shadowstrike shakes Wait's hand. When are you leaving? * Decepticat and Slipstream head towards the docked ship to see if its crew is out and about As soon as possible, and with as little to do as possible. Misfit already knows, but that's all. * Aries notices the comm station beeping and heads over to it * Tip Over enters the bar and takes a seat next to Artifice and Deadlift will you be taking a ship? Speaking of... she is a bit apprehensive that she will no longer be welcome upon my departure. I trust that's not the case? Hey Tip Good afternoon bots, what's on the plate today? No. I don't require a ship, don't worry. that's what I figured as for Misfit, don't worry about her. She's welcome to stay as long as she likes. Hey Tip Over. What can I get ya? I'll make sure she knows * Shadowstrike nods. "Good." Well, if you guys will excuse me, I must get back to work Something that won't knock me out The kid likes a good fight, but it's not ingrained in her as it is with me. I hope she stays that way. * Deadlift nods to the group and exits the bar You got it big blue. Cya round Deadlift :) So do I. Bye * Shadowstrike smiles. * Deadlift transforms and drives to the cargo bay how about a last drink before you go? something light and mostly healthy? I suppose it wouldn't hurt. No Core Dumps ;) No, not for the moment... heh. Stay away from the hard stuff Strike. You've seen the damage it can do if abused. * Shadowstrike starts to give a biting reply, then stops and smiles. "All right, you win." * Waitstate laughs * Download hands Tip Over his drink * Decepticat arrives by the docked ship. Ano... no one's out here come on, let's go :) So what brings you to LONAC, Tip Over? Retirment actually All right. * Aries notes Waits and 'Strike exiting onto the bridge * Deadlift stops at his quarters first Waitstate, sorry to intterrupt, but there's three bots asking to come aboard anyone we know? Retirement? From what? War. Probably all busy, I guess. Not me. They say they've recently applied. They call themselve Splashback, Panelbeater and Hitchhike ano... maybe we could knock on the door and see if anyone answers? and I've detected to other bots hanging around near the docking port. they seem to be applicants as well. You could try, I guess... :) * Decepticat knocks as hard as she can Hitch... let them in, Show them to a lounge or something. I have a previous engagement, but I want to see these people Ah, another war vet, eh? Konnichi-wa! Anyone in there? er, one of em is banging on the airlock. But I'll let em in I think there would be bots in there, DC. :) [comm] This the LSS Freedom, someone will meet you shortly. Be be patient. hm... get some security to watch them, just in case. * Shadowstrike stifles a chuckle. wai, there's people in there after all! Strike and I have some business. Call me if there's an emergency * Aries nods, and calls Recoil and Deadlift to the visitors lounge near the docking port See, I told ya. :) * Deadlift exits his quarters just as he gets the message Arg. Now what? * Slipstream leans against the ship to wait. [comm] On my way * Aries heads down to the airlock * Decepticat waits... * Recoil acknowledges and heads out come on Strike * Three bots arrive at where Slipstream and Decepticat are * Waitstate heads to the lift and enters * Shadowstrike follows Wait * Decepticat waves at the three bots * Slipstream looks up to see the three new bots. "Heya." Hey, you guys must be our welcome party? hi! Who're you three? who, us? Heh, I guess not. * Deadlift arrives at the lounge No, we're waiting for these guys to let us in I guess you three are applying too, aye? Ah. We're new applicants as well. We just received a messgae to board here Yup! And I can't wait to see the bot in charge :) It's been years You know the one in charge? sure do :) we go waaaay back wai, neat. :) * Aries arrives at the airlock and opens it * Deadlift stands next to Aries and looks at the newcomers Heya. * Decepticat is so startled at the airlock opening she hits the welcomers with her mallet oops.... hehe, sorry there.... * Deadlift catches the mallet just as it was about to hit Aries Welcome aboard. If you'll follow me to the visitors lounge, our commander will be with you soon, he's currently tied up at present. Careful. * Waitstate exits the lift onto the Plaza 'kay. Lead the way. * Aries is startled by the sudden attack and takes out his sidearm, ready for anything * Shadowstrike follows Wait into the Plaza, taking in the scenery one last time. * Slipstream follows Aries into the ship * Decepticat shuffles in after the others I assure you, if you're here to fight, you will be sorely dissappointed *motions to Recoil and Deadlift behind him* one day, I hope this place will be a bit more impressive to look at. I hope you see it Gomen, gomen, gomen!! I didn't mean to try to hit you!! I'm sure you'll do wonders. A misunderstanding, I assure you. The young one apologises You mentioned a visitor lounge...? Um, Computer, where is Shadowstrike? er, yes...this way please. and here's the bar you ready? * Aries leads them to the lounge Yeah... Ready enough. * Waitstate leads the way Yeah well, war gets to you. I've had my share. I'm with ya on that one Tip Over. *looks around the lounge, then settles into a chair.* Nice place, this. very nice! *sits down beside Slipstream* * Waitstate enters and pulls out a chair for Strike, then seats himself Thanks. *sits down* Waitstate will be with you hen he can. For the moment, please excuse the security measures, you understand. Sure do. * Waitstate motions to DLoad Perfectly. *takes a seat* Hey, what can I get ya? this is such a pretty place... *admires the surroundings* this is a very nice ship! Big and spacious and all... Hmm... something light, please light light light. Sigh, oh well. Two more photon warps heading your way * Waitstate laughs Showdowstrike is in the bar So... how is everyone? Now that's service for ya, Artifice ;) At the moment? Comfortable. *grins* good, how're you? I'm fine. I'm fine also. What's so funny? All clear here. heh, I dunno. oh nothing really, just wondering where you were, and then pop, you were here :) Ohh. heh. I hope we aren't kept waiting for long. Why's that? I hate waiting. Impatient type, aye? Me too. me too You'll get used to it. How do you mean? How are things with you today, Waitstate? * Waitstate offers a container to Strike "Minicube?" Sure... * Shadowstrike takes one and eats it. full of unepected events There is a lot going on here at certain times, which means waiting for Waitstate can become a common thing Probably why he's called Waitstate, aye? ;) I'll have another drink oh. I think I'm starting to shut down Heh! * Decepticat laughs at Slipstream's joke hehehe Tired, Artifice? something stronger then, Artifice? *mock bows* Thank ye, thank ye. * Waitstate awaits his drink Yeah * Downloads hands over Strike's and 'State's drinks before pouring another for Artifice New recruits, old recruits thanks Download You should go recharge then, eh? And we haven't heard anything from Spectral Death in a while, you know that can't be good * Download hands Artifice a 'comet's tail' This Spectral Death sound like a fun bunch. ne, I'm bored... Yeah, like being hit with a dinobot. * Waitstate raises his drink Thanks, Download. Hey, guards, mind if we switch on the holovid? Well Shadowstrike... here's to the future. May our paths never become totally uncrossed. Or something. :) That's a good idea. * Shadowstrike laughs and tips her drink to Wait. Here here, I suppose. No harm in that. heh, speeches aren't my strong suit * Waitstate takes a drink better you than I. * Shadowstrike sips her drink. * Deadlift turns the holovid on and tosses the control to Hitchhike So what's on? * Hitchhike switches the holovid to a weird action show from a planet on the other side of the galaxy Already the new guys take over see if Sailor Moon is on! Sailor what? *blinks* you haven't heard of it? It's the greatest show in the galaxy! How's that Artifice? * Decepticat goes on to explain in detail the different characters, the plot, and so on, until the others are bored to sleep * Waitstate looks over as well heh, I'm working behind the bar :) Eh, forget about it. I should probably get over it, seems like a common thing here But tonight we should have fun what do you mean? it sounds terrible. Now 'Blazing Star Riots'.. THATS a show! LOL, I haven't seen that in years Shadowstrike is leaving, we should make the occassion pleasent for her Sounds like a fun show. I don't watch much holovid... *pouts* fine, you just go watch whatever you want... Or just celebrate my leaving, right Artifice. * Shadowstrike smiles. Heh! * Artifice looks at his drink Whichever you find more comforting * Waitstate ponders whether or not to join this conversation * Shadowstrike chuckles and grins I'm sorry I didn't have the chance to know you better then. Good luck in your travels * Artifice smiles Likewise, Tip Over. * Waitstate looks at Tip Over and Strike and sees kindred sparks Eh, I don't really watch all that much holovid either. BTW, the name's Splashback. * Waitstate leans back and downs his entire drink I'm Panelbeater. Pleased to meet ya * Shadowstrike sips at her drink. my name's Decepticat! You can call me DC. Everyone does... well, everyone who cares to, anyway I think I needed that... * Shadowstrike glances at Goannis. "So many new faces." Call me Slipstream. Nice t'meetchya all. that there are. And 5 more in a lounge down below Sort of * Goannis enters the bar and gives a nervous wave before sitting to the back by a large holowindow Oh, yeah I'm Hitchhike. Sorry, this weird show had me captivated for a second :) So what brings y'all to LONAC anyway? well, you know my story already, Slipstream... boredom, mindless decepticons, war * Deadlift looks up Mindless? heh, the war mainly I guess. well... this is an interesting little party ano, I used to be a Decepticon! Not all of them are mindless Yeah. All the 'Cons of my old regiment were morons. Quiet. :) heh, I was a 'Con too. * Decepticat shakes Splashback's hand hiya! * Goannis stares out the holowindow, not knowing it's a holowindow Ah, ok. er.. hi I guess you wouldn't remember me... I wasn't in the 'Con faction for very long * Waitstate looks at his empty glass what now? I've always been neutral. Tried to stay with the Autobots for awhile, but it didn't work out. * Shadowstrike finishes her drink. my home was destroyed by quintessons a number of years ago. I've been looking for somewhere decent to stay ever since by who? I heard my creator mention them once or twice... who're the Quintessons? Quintessons are nothin but slag spewing demons! They should all be hunted down and scrapped! }:( I can agree with that... ...oh. Okay, then. They're really bad, huh? Yup. so... another drink, or shall we... er...ok, touchy subject... Since you have business awaiting you, I think perhaps we should adjourn. I'm sorry if I got you mad. I was just curious... see you around Shadowstrike...sorta. it's ok. let's just... talk about something else * Shadowstrike looks around the room. Take care of yourselves. Farewell * Waitstate gets up to go with Strike * Shadowstrike give the bar a wave of her hand and walks out the door swiftly. so, what about you guards, eh? how'd you get into this gig? * Waitstate follows, swiftly I was a former Con, I met up with another LONAC member who convinced me to join. The name is Deadlift * Shadowstrike makes her way to the cargo bay Nice t'meet ya, Deadlift. :) what about you, missile bot? Gotta name? Yeah, I do heh Sooooo... what's your name? * Diablo leaves his quarters for the plaza * Deadlift grins under his mouthplate *grins* * Scarab follows behind Diablo * Waitstate arrives with Strike in the cargo bay * Shadowstrike turns to Wait. Well, it's time I be going. I wish you werent. Looks like another fun and exciting day in LONAC, Scarab Things don't always work out as we plan or as we want. * Diablo enters the plaza as scarab beeps back yeah... well, the door will always be open. I'll... I'll see you then * Shadowstrike keys in the sequence to open the bay doors. you've been busy * Diablo goes over to the bar and takes a seat Good bye, Waitstate. May luck shine on you all. thanks... We'll miss you * Shadowstrike transforms and takes off, leaving the Freedom behind her. * Waitstate watches her go... This show sucks. I agree. *changes the channel* What else is on? Turn to Sailor Moon!! that isn't listed in the prorgam directory... [comm] Shadowstrike, you still in range? * Diablo puts his feet up on the table out of boredom a day of departures... *enters the lift* and arrivals. Airlock 3 lounge. Thank the stars. ;) do they even show programs that old anymore? *pouts* * Deadlift untaps himself from the bay's visual system [comm to DL] just for a few minutes Star Trek is older and they used to show that... for a little while Agh, I never could stand that show. [Comm] Let the stars light the way to your destiny. Take care. * Waitstate exits the lift and walks to the lounge I've heard about that show. I don't think they'll ever STOP showing it. How many series have there been? twelve or so? * Waitstate enters the lounge [comm to DL] And the same to you, DL. Take care, friend. Something like that. I wouldn't know. [comm to DL] Shadowstrike, out. * Deadlift closes the comm hello everyone, I'm- *interrupted by Hitchhike* Waitstate! Long time no see! *stand from her seat* * Decepticat waves stupidly as Waitstate enters Oh my goodness, it IS you... *a small drop of liquid falls from Deadlift's optics* * Splashback and Panelbeater stand form their seats also * Diablo leaves the bar, transforms to car mode and heads in the direction of the lounge what? not happy to see me? where the pit have you been?! Well it's nice to see you too. * Waitstate momentarily forgets there are others in the room ahem... sorry. Perhaps this isn't the best time for that... * Diablo transforms back to bot mode outside of the lounge then enters So, what are the new guys gonna do here? Any idea? As I was saying, my name is Waitstate, head of this little group hiya! yes, hi :) I'm Splashback. good to meet you * Diablo enters to find a bunch of new bots * Decepticat waves at Diablo Where did all the new bots come from Wait? I'm Panelbeater. Low Level Construction Worker. * Deadlift aknowledges Diablo What, can't ask us? *grins* We just popped out of the woodwork. Or metalwork. Whichever. * Scarab climbs onto the ceiling and looks down What is that... Looks like a spider bot. Close enough anyway It is a spiderbot the place seems infested by them now. They're mostly harmless though well, I must be going. I'd like to try out this holo room everyone seems to talk about Nice. :) Cya later big blue * Tip Over exits the bar and heads for the holodeck Infested? theres only three of them at the moment At the moment? heh, does that means there'll be more? they seem to be everywhere I go possibly ick, I don't like spiders :\ They are following you. heh I don't mind 'em So.... anything we should be doin' at the moment? yeah. Don't you need to, like, interview us or something for us to get in? indeed * Scarab jumps down onto the ground in front of Diablo who's first? * Decepticat forces Slipstream forward. "Go on, go..." * Artifice gets up I'm going back to dusting Look for me on deck six : ) Cya heh, will do :) Might as well. *gets up and heads towards Wait* alright then... um, name? Call me Slipstream Alright Slipstream... this way * Diablo finds a seat somewhere and sits down good luck, Slipstream-chan! 'kay. *follows Wait* Thanks, DC. [comm to Waitstate] Remember that cargo we took on in the Nelvada? [comm] yeah? [comm] Where is it? [comm] in the cargo bay? [comm] Just wanted to make sure no one moved it. Not like anyone ever moves the cargo. Lazy bots [comm] was that all on the comm? * Artifice heads to the cargo bay Gotta be something good in those crates * Artifice sits on a crate That didn't seem like a friendly hello between you and Waitstate, Hitchhike... No kidding. * Diablo holds his head. "Is it just me, or are things spinning a bit?" He probably hasn't changed whatsoever since last I saw him. Always on my case about something. I don't feel anything... Just how do you know him anyway, Hitchhike? * Diablo gets up and heads to the door I guess you could say he's my 'brother', technically. Long story. Don't find many bots like that anymore Guess it's just me then Are you ok, Diablo? I doubt I am Better not be that alien trash again You better check yourself in with Restore asap Just what I was going to do Have fun with the new bots * Diablo and Scarab head towards Medbay * Waitstate walks back in to the lounge with Slipstream * Decepticat welcomes back Slipstream and Wait who wants to be next? Your turn DC. *timid* Can't I go last? I think last will be my honor. I'll go. next-to-last, then? * Waitstate glares at Hitch * Hitchhike glares back Up t'you all. He doesn't bite, if that's what you're worried about. :) * Download brings a drink over to Goannis There ya go, on the house huh? Heh, it's free, and it's for you :) Oh, thanks :) * Diablo stumbles into Medbay NP :) Anyone home? Diablo?? Lead the way alright then good luck, Splashback! * Waitstate motions toward the door and exits I take it that things spinning around a bit isn't a good sign? Not unless you're drunk or high. I assume you're neither That's right * Splashback follows so, Slipstream, how do you think you did? What did he ask, n' stuff? up on the medbed. *runs a few scans* * Waitstate returns with Splashback * more interviews go on * Waitstate returns with DC My turn then. yesss... the rest of you, go with them *motions to others*. they'll get you set up in quarters Oh, good... I could use a rest. :) * Splashback and Panelbeater leave with Deadlift and Recoil wai, does this mean we're officially in? Guess so. that it does :) YAY! *hops up and down* * Hitchhike leans back in her chair and waits for it * Slipstream follows after them * Decepticat follows after Slipstream * Waitstate waits for the room to clear out * Waitstate pulls a drink out of seemingly nowhere Core Dump? No, thanks. hm * Waitstate takes a swig himself then * Waitstate paces a second * Waitstate plops down on a couch Spare the dramatics. Just go ahead and say it. We worried about you. When didn't you. * Slipstream is shown to spare quarters, near Splashback's, Panelbeater's and DC's. Why do you think I took off? slaggit, you could have at least returned our messages *looking at her new quarters* ooh, spiffy! :) why? so you could then tell me how I wouldn't be able to manage on my own? Yeah, nice. :) I'm gonna turn in for now, just about ready t'crash. Cya'll later. There was next to no faith in me. And everyone was just waiting for me stuff something up again. OVer and over. baibai, Slipstream-chan :) Cya DC. :) * Slipstream enters her quarters, closes the door and goes t'sleep. well, you must admit that the stunts you pulled hardly inspired it Perhaps. But you must admit, if ppl weren't always putting me down, I might not have failed all the time. None of that matters anymore, not to me. I'm over it A lot's changed Waitstate. I'm not the little brat you knew anymore perhaps... you are here now anyway. Come here and let me look at you! You've upgraded Any idea what it could be, Restore? Heh. It's been awhile Not a clue. My scans show nothing! Are you sure you didn't run into a wall or something? * Hitchhike gets up and takes Wait by the hands "Tell me whats happened, everything! How is everyone?" * Waitstate takes her hand I'm damned sure. If I did I would have at least had a few dents or scratches * Waitstate is surprised * Decepticat decides to wander around the ship since she's not tired Lots and lots has happened... The only thing I can think of is the alien programmig in you. But it's still registering as dormant by the damper I gave you. We ran around the galaxy a while, then I came back to Cybertron and opened a bar have you come into contact with anything unusual? Any drinks seemed off? Anything? Not a thing that I can think of Maybe a while in rest cycle will sort it out that in itself is a long story. I built this ship eventually and started up LONAC After I left, a spent a few years on my own. Holding various small unimportant jobs from time to time. well, take the cycle here in one the chambers so I can keep an eye on you. I'll see if I can't figure something out. I've been with the Autobots, Wait.... * Waitstate narrows his optics Don't start, I had my reasons So do I But... yes yes, you were right The Autobots and me weren't right for each other. funny to hear those words from you.. Enjoy it while you can * Waitstate laughs Ok. If anything weird starts happening get me outta there So... you actually intend to stay on? I've changed a lot. A whole lot. But not that much You can count on that one * Diablo goes into one of the chambers I didn't apply just to tick you off you know. I didn't figure you did The ad mentioned need for security types, so here I am. You? Security? * Decepticat finds her way to deck five Is it so hard to believe? well, I guess you always were a crack shot. Other than that? No inkling Hitchhike, security unit, 1st class. Reporting fo duty. * Diablo goes into rest cycle * Decepticat wanders by the medbay and sees Restore and there. "Oh, hello." In a way, joining the Autobots was the best thing to happen to me. * Waitstate coughs er...hi. *continues to run tests on Diablo* how so? Don't start. If it weren't for them, I'd be dead. And it's where I picked up my security skills. I'm new here. Where's this? There's a lot of fancy equipment here... you're going to have to tell me the long version This is medbay, it's where you come if you're damaged so I can fix you up. I'm Restore, the chief, and only medical officer onboard No, I'm not. Not now at least. eventually oh, okay. Nice to meet you. I guess I'll be on my way... Eventually. and I know a few people that'll want you to call * Hitchhike pauses for a moment... Eventually. How is everyone..? last I checked, in good health * Restore is puzzled by how nothing seems to be wrong and goes to her desk to work on it * Panelbeater enters the bar and looks around, seeing only a bot behind the bar, and another to the back of the bar Hey, another new face. What can I do for ya? Er, a Hell's Kitchen. Heh, been forever since I served one of them *returns to the medbay* Hey, do you have the materials to upgrade a few of my parts? I'm out of date by a few centuries... well, I guess this is a bit awkward It is. Stop staring. So...do -I- get to join LONAC too? 'Commander'? ;) Sure. Just how big an upgrade are you after? sure little bot. And don't call me Commander. Almost no one does We don't have -too- much in the way of materials You don't call me little bot, and I don't call you commander, deal? * Powerplay and Firestorm's shuttle returns from the surface bah, fine can you do something to enhance my optics a little? My vision's so fuzzy, it's like looking at everything through a heavy mist... [comm to bridge] can someone open the bay doors? [comm] Bay doors now opening so... want some quarters? Sure. Just lay down on the medbed over there and I'll be right with you [comm] Thanks Unless you want me to sleep outside, sure. :) * The shuttle lands in the shuttlebay slowly okay... *takes a seat on a medbed* * Aries closes the bay doors once the shuttle enters come on then... I know a nice place on deck 4 been saving it for someone special... but you'll do ;) Heh, I bet you say that too all the fem bots. Or are you done with that these days? I'm honored * Waitstate laughs come on *motions to the door* * Hitchhike follows * Restore feeds the data from Diablo's scans into the computer for it to work over for awhile Ok, what do I call you? :) my name's DC. Sorry I didn't tell you it earlier * Waitstate leads her to a lift so how'd you find out about us? * Download serves the drink to Panelbeater thanks. * Diablo's mind is filled with an image of Hellfire I saw some desperate banner a few systems away. * Deadlift lounges in his quarters Got ourselves a good haul here, didnt we Ok DC. This shouldn't take took long, but you'll have to go offline Sure did. I even managed to find a place to refuel my flame tanks okie-doke. banner? ad, flyer, whatever heh, I didn't realize our ads sounded desperate * Waitstate exits the lift as it stops * Hitchhike sighs. it was a joke, black bot heh, I gotcha * Restore begins work on DC black bot, eh? That's a new one. Most around here tend to think of me as grey for some reason *taps chest* *to Diablo* Enjoying yourself? I hope you are because soon you will no longer be in control Maybe I know better ;) hehe * Diablo's wrist blade extends as a reflex motion The name's Download. So what brings you here? Panelbeater. And boredom would be the reason. ahh... here's the place Heh, well, if you're running from it, you've just found yourself more. * Powerplay looks at the game machines "You're going to have to help me move these you know" * Waitstate opens the door here... tap the controls so I can key the quarters to you * Hitchhike taps * beepbeep alright then... come on in :) Not much going on eh? You could say that. * Hitchhike enters and looks around This must have sent you broke you could say that Guess I will So when do I start? * Restore makes the final adjustments and then brings DC back online There you go, perfect vision * Firestorm picks up a machine and slowly heads to Powerplay's store whenever you're ready I guess. Security is needed, but only sporadically *blinks a bit* Wow! Everything's so clear and all... Thanks! NP Tomorrow morning sounds fine. Where do I head? well, there's a security office on deck 4. Not much activity there at the moment though *hops off the medbed* thanks a lot :) You did a great job. I guess I'll be seeing ya... Restore, was it? [04:30] Yep. Cya round *starts to head off* Hey, who's that guy in the funny tube thing? Well, I gues sthats where I'll find previous reports and such Diablo. Just running a few tests sure. That should be a help oh, okay. Well, see ya. *goes off back to her quarters* Alright then. For now I guess I'll get settled so, whats a bot here do for fun? I'll set the computer to give you access. You remember my interface design, right? Heh. there's a few recreation spots, then of course the bar. Everyone's favourite :) If its the same one you refused to change, sure. more or less the same, yeah * Firestorm walks into the store, sets the machine down then goes back to get another Be seeing ya. throwing me out, eh? Was it so obvious? ;) hehe. alright... be seeing you then :) * Waitstate exits * Goannis finishes up her drink and exits the bar, headed for her quarters Thanks for the tip. See you around. Later * Panelbeater exits *after wandering around a lot, DC realizes she's lost* Ano... * Aires rests comfortably in the command chair on the bridge * The image of Hellfire disappears from Diablo's mind* * Waitstate enters his quarters and begins composing a letter... * Aries watches some old movie on the main veiwer I could get used to this. * Diablo's blade emits a slight glow * Restore is notified by the computer of a change hm. *runs new scans* * Restore brings Diablo out of rest cycle How do you feel? Heh, not too good * Decepticat wanders around some more and eventually finds her way to Neutral Ground Didn't think you would. I can't find anything wrong, other than what would seem to be you reacting to a dream. Guess who decided that he'd visit? er, who? Hellfire, also known as the double of myself from Dominion's failed experiment a while back That doesn't sound good. You think he's on his way here? Session Close: Sun Apr 30 06:41:21 2000