* Waitstate changes topic to "-=2001.230=- RP Now! Before anything ELSE goes wrong! ;)"
* Splitwit burps and relaxes in the OB lounge
* Slipstream paces restlessly on the bridge
* Patchwork is walking to his room, very slowly, because his engine are still iffy
<Cirrus> Docking procedure complete.
<Waitstate> Good
* Runastray works on the detonation and tracking device that's to be planted on bentnose
<Waitstate> Slip, put me on shipwide comm
* Chibi-Waitstate sleeps soundly in Waitstate's chest
<Slipstream> *looks up* Hm? Oh, yeah. *does so*
* Sunspot is sitting in her room working on stuff.
* Thrashmane is doing uh, stuff.
* Lifeblood is in medbay.
* Magnum is still in Medbay, missing a fair chunk of his skull
* Lifeblood is preparing to activate Hyperion. Or Diablo. He gets confused sometimes.
* Diablo is in medbay aswell
<Waitstate> [Ship Comm] Attention everyone. Due to limited free hydrogen and other collectable fuels in this area of space, we have detoured to the refeuling station here at Signus III. We shouldn't be here very long, but we're authorized for shore leave. So have fun!
<Thrashmane> *Lion ears twitch when he hears the announcement* Oh, that sounds peachy.
* Sunspot turns to Moonstone, who is sleeping nearby. "Ya hear that? We're gonna get to go to a new station!"
* Thrashmane wonders how long it'll be before we get kicked off this one
<Slipstream> Heh, let's hope nothin' goes wrong on this station, aye Wait? *paces*
* Moonstone chirps questioningly.
<Waitstate> I'm just glad they let us dock, with our rep
<Diablo> Can we hurry and get this done now?
* Chibi-Waitstate wakes up, and pretends he's driving Waitstate, honking Wait's horn
<Lifeblood> Yes.
<Lifeblood> Stand by.
<Waitstate> Hey, that tickles!
<Slipstream> *blinks and looks at Wait oddly*
* Thrashmane transforms and lets Launch hop up onto his shoulder
<Chibi-Waitstate> Outta my way, Bride hogs!
<Waitstate> uh, yeah. *points to his back* Just be glad I dont connect external sounds in this mode
<Lifeblood> Activation proceeding.
* Diablo nods
* Waitstate watches the procedure via a monitor
* Lifeblood presses The Button.
<Slipstream> *still looking at Wait with a raised browplate.* Uh... yeah.
* Slipstream goes back to pacing
* Waitstate mutters something about spiderbots and keeps his eyes on the screen
* Diablo's optics fade momentarily
<Slipstream> Heh. So anyway, we got shore leave, aye?
<Chibi> Let me out! A commander's chest does not a prison make!
<Waitstate> Station leave only
* Thrashmane and Launch arrive at the airlock and sit down on a nearby bench, waiting calmly.
<Waitstate> The planet doesn't accommodate sentients our size
<Slipstream> Good enough. Gonna go have a walk, I'll see ya later, mkay?
* Sunspot finishes the little thing she's welding and gets ready to go.
* Waitstate opens his driver-side window and lets him out
* Hyperion looks up at the ceiling for a moment then slowly sits up
<Waitstate> Alright, I'll see you later then.
<Chibi> Woohoo! Waitstate and his robot buddy, making orders and kickin' butt!
<Slipstream> Cool, later. *waves distractedly at Wait and leaves the bridge*
* Sunspot picks up Moonstone and heads for the airlock.
<Thrashmane> *starts to doze off*
* Sunspot enters the airlock.
* Slipstream arrives at the airlock and enters the station
<Thrashmane> *perks up* Uh, heya Sunny! :)
* Tint orders another drink at the station's cafe.
* Moonstone jumps off Sunspot's shouler and jumps on Thrashmane.
<Hyperion> How come I'm in control of this body?
<Sunspot> Hi, kitty!
* Chibi leaps onto Wait's shoulder, hanging his legs off the side
<Thrashmane> Ack!
* Thrashmane catches Moonstone in midair, "Huh."
* Moonstone chirps happily.
<Waitstate> "Sleep" well?
<Thrashmane> How're you doing?
* Anchor comms the Bridge "Eh, hello?"
* Slipstream starts wandering around the station
* Moonstone chirps.
<Sunspot> I'm okay.  Just working on something upstairs, but it can wait.  Whatcha been up to?
* Waitstate thumbs the comm
* Twilight spots Slip leaving the Freedom and quickly follows
<Waitstate> Yes Anchor?
<Thrashmane> I've been sleeping a lot latly.
<Anchor> I heard we're docking. I think this might be an ample opportunity for my "Grand Opening", would you mind?
<Sunspot> Aw.  Maybe you should have the doc check that out.
<Lifeblood> Waitstate.
<Chibi> Yup! I dreamed we were stuck in a show called 'LONAC Babies and I was the captain!"
<Lifeblood> Hyperion is functional.
* Waitstate looks at the little guy. "Uh, ok. heh"
<Waitstate> [to Lifeblood] I see it. I'll be down soon.
* Anchor stands on top of a pile of girders, engines, computers, and other "trash" in a corner of the plaza.
* Tint finishes his drink and glances at a monitor.  New ship docked...
* Thrashmane waves to the Airlock "Shall we?"
* Hyperion wonders what the hell is going on
<Waitstate> [comm to Anchor] Hm, we'll see. I'll check with the other vendors and station security 
<Anchor> [Comm] 'Kay
<Sunspot> Yay!  New station!
* Sunspot puts Moonstone back on her shoulder.
* Launch quacks
* Slipstream wanders around the station, not really paying much attention to the place
<Lifeblood> You have been activated.
<Lifeblood> The precise reasoning behind this operation has not been made known to me.
<Waitstate> [Comm to Lil] Lil, you awake?
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] and dandy, need something?
<Waitstate> [Comm to Lil] I do indeed. I've had a request to open up the Plaza to the station. Any objections to that?
* Runastray attaches a faux armor plate to the device, giving it camoflauge
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] not from me,
<Hyperion> Hmm. Ok then
<Waitstate> [Comm to Lil] Good, get security up and going and take care of it please. I have some other things to take care of.
* Waitstate gets up
<Waitstate> Cirrus, watch the place
* Crosscut storms down a hallway, cursing about this and that
* Slipstream turns a corner
* Sunspot goes into the station. Whee!
* Waitstate head to the lift, little bot in tow
* Hyperion retracts his face guard and mouth plate, something Diab has never done while in control of the body
* Sunspot does a happy little in-the-station dance.
<Lifeblood> <comm> Medbay to Waitstate.
* Roadkill comes up behind Sunny "Nice dance." ;)
* Crosscut walks right past Slipstream and grumbles "hello" 
<Waitstate> [comm to Medbay] I'm on my way Doctor
<Thrashmane> Oh, heya Roadkill :)
<Sunspot> Hi, Roadkill!
<Roadkill> Heya Sunny, Thrash :)
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] got it
<Slipstream> Hmwha? oh, heya-- hang on a sec...
<Lifeblood> [comm] Acknowledged.
* Crosscut stops and turns around slowly, terror on his visage.
* Slipstream pauses and turns to face CC
<Slipstream> *sighs* You again.
* Crosscut backs away from Slipstream "Now, let's not jump to conclusions..."
<Slipstream> can't I go -anywhere- without running into ya? *glances up at the ceiling exasperatedly*
<Crosscut> My thoughs exactly. Hrmph.
<Crosscut> Just my luck.
<Slipstream> Well, I ain't in the mood for our usual antics t'day, so I'll be seeing ya 'round.
* Sunspot looks around for a shop to find part for the little thing she's working on.
* Waitstate exits the lift near Medbay
<Roadkill> Whatchay lookin' for, Sunny one?
* Tint walks out of the cafe and heads off to the docking area.  New ship in, time to get off this midget-populated rock...
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] Cuffs, we're opening shop for awhile, set up the security details and let me know when their in place. I'll let the store staff know
* Crosscut suddenly has his sword in hand and up against Slipstream's throat "Oh no you don't."
<Cuffs> [comm] Yes sir.
<Crosscut> Finally, I have you right where I want you, Slip--
* Slipstream blinks and sighs, then elbows CC in the face and grabs his sword.
* Waitstate walks in. "How's our patient?"
<Sunspot> I'll know it when I see it.
<Slipstream> I said, -not- in the mood, okay?
* Admiral-Lilwall heads for the plaza
<Crosscut> I don't care!!
* Slipstream knees CC in the groin, then roundhouses him in the head
* Crosscut brings his sword up to slash Slipstream.... then gets kicked in the face by her and collapses.
<Slipstream> well, y'should care.
<Lifeblood> Functional.
<Lifeblood> As you can see.
* Thrashmane stretches and nearly knocks Launch off his shoulder
<Hyperion> Ah, Waitstate. What is going on?
* Patchwork notices Anchor amoung the trash "new guy right? one that came in with the explosives expert?"
<Lifeblood> All mental and physical readings are within acceptable parameters.
<Waitstate> Hyperion, good to see you again.
* Slipstream grabs CC by the ankle, his sword in her other hand, and starts dragging him along
<Waitstate> I'm afraid we've hit a bit of a dilemma
<Slipstream> I've had about enough of ya, buddy.
<Crosscut> What are you doing? Let go of me, Witch!
* Sunspot finds a promising shop and wanders in.
<Slipstream> Nope, sorry. y'brought this on y'self this time, kiddo.
<Crosscut> *tries to struggle, but can't.  Processer severed from body, damnit*
* Roadkill follows Sunny since he's got nothing better to do
<Chibi> You aint lying, Wait! My nurses outfit doesn't fit! Talk about dilema!
<Hyperion> What sort of a dilemma?
<Crosscut> Lies! I will obliterate your life the first second I get!
* Twilight catches sight of Slip dragging CC and double-takes
<Waitstate> Quiet, you. This is serious, k?
* Sunspot looks through a case of little monitors.
<Twilight> *to himself* ... okay, that isn't something you see every day...
<Slipstream> Heh, like you've attempted t'do so many times before? Dream on.
<Waitstate> [back to Hyperion] We've recieved a communique from the Autobots. They want you back. I decided to ask what you wanted to do rather than answer for you.
<Crosscut> So what do you plan to do to me? I know you are not in the habit of killing.
<Hyperion> *Trihorn runs into a lift to get to the bridge*
* Tint is now looking over the ship while trying to stay out of view of any of the crew who might still be around...the Freedom....hmmm...
<Slipstream> Luckily for ya, heh.
<Sunspot> No, this one's a little too big...  This one's got the wrong connectors...
<Slipstream> As for plan, I don't -plan- t'do anything with ya.
* Thrashmane bumps into Tint
* Admiral-Lilwall enters the Quick Bite
<Admiral-Lilwall> Terra, you home?
<Slipstream> I'll leave that to someone else to figure out.
<Thrashmane> Er, excuse me.  *Launch quacks*
<Waitstate> I know you being here wasn't exactly your choice to begin with.
* Roadkill hands a gadgety thing to Sunny "This what y'looking for?"
<Terra> Yes big bot, what's up?
* Patchwork looks around the Plaza, deciding to head to the bar, knowing odds are his friend "Splitwit!"... might be there
<Hyperion> I'd rather be here. I'm too old to return to the Autobots and fight for them
<Sunspot> Ooooooo.  That one does look good...
<Hyperion> I do have one question though
<Waitstate> Yes?
* Slipstream continues dragging CC along, ignoring the stares of other station-goers
* Crosscut curses more at Slipstream
<Roadkill> Glad t'help ya out, li'l lady. :)
<Sunspot> Yay!
<Sunspot> This is just the kind I needed.
<Hyperion> Why would they suddenly decide to do this now? They've had plenty of time to try this
* Twilight comes up beside Slip "Having fun there?"
* Patchwork hops onto a barstool "You barkeep, Low Yield Nova, no ice"
* Sunspot buys the monitor.
<Splitwit> Eh... that ain't no good.... get a core dump...
<Slipstream> Hmwha? Oh, Twilight. Hell yeah, buckets of fun. Here, carry this. *shoves CC's sword into Twilight's hands*
<Admiral-Lilwall> Terra, we're opening the Plaza up to the public soon, ready for some trade?
<Crosscut> *To Twilight* Touch that, fiend, and I shall smite thee upon the stars!
* Trihorn headbutts the door into the bridge repeatedly
<Twilight> I'm sure you will, especially in your current condition *carries the sword*
<Waitstate> Best we can determine is a shift in internal bureaucracy. You probably got misfiled some day and the new guy found it. We really aren't sure.
* Patchwork laughs "Naw, I need to walk straight when I leave, unlike you!" playfully shoves his friend
<Crosscut> First chance I get, I will rip you both apart piece by piece and smelt the parts!
* Sunspot leaves the store with a little bag.
* Splitwit falls off the booth, then gets up "I'll get ya f'that..."
<Hyperion> Hmm *thinks briefly*
* Roadkill follows Sunny out of the store
<Slipstream> Yeah, yeah, whatever ya reckon, kiddo.
* Sunspot looks up at Roadkill. "So where do ya wanna go now?"
<Hyperion> Perhaps they didn't know the exact location of the Tactibots until recently
* Crosscut starts to drool, unable to control his own body
<Twilight> *drops back a bit and kicks CC in the side, then growls threateningly* You stay away from her, slagheap.
* Trihorn stops for a moment then roars at the door
* Anchor makes preperations for stuff
* Tint continues studying the "Freedom"...
* Slipstream doesn't hear Twilight, and continues dragging CC along
* Patchwork laughs, turning to the bartender "I'll have the strongest ya got, and in a big glass"
<Terra> Yes big bot, what's up?
* Splitwit snorts at Patches, "Well at least ah gots me a job."
<Tint> Hmmm.  This may just do...
* Slipstream comms the Freedom "yo, incoming. Might want t'have security meet me at the airlock, and get a brig cell ready."
* Doubledealer hangs out on the plaza.
* Tint checks to see if anyone's watching the airlock.
<Terra> Sure thing. Just give me a few minutes to get the place in order.
* Runastray runs torwards the airlock, taking out his black light laser
<Hyperion> Something must have caught their attention
<Admiral-Lilwall> You've got a little while yet Terra, Cuffs is setting up security first
<Admiral-Lilwall> We'll open once he's set
* Patchwork gets his drink "Who needs a job! I gota a friend, a gun, and a glass. I'm happy!"
<Terra> Ah, alright then. :)
<Splitwit> Yeah but uh...
* Chibi looks at terra "You're HUGE!!"
<Splitwit> *Draws a blank*
<Waitstate> [to Hyperion] Indeed. But we have no idea what, or how serious they are.
<Splitwit> You ever thinking I should go sober?
* Admiral-Lilwall heads into the Arcade and notes Powerplay doing repairs on a game
* Sunspot wanders around the station some more.
<Admiral-Lilwall> Powerplay
<Admiral-Lilwall> This play trade ready? We're getting ready to open the plaza
* Slipstream wonders if anyone on the Freedom got her comm message. :P
<Splitwit> Besides uh... I have a job
* Terra looks down to the small voice. "And you are very small. Where did you come from?"
* Patchwork laughs "Yea...and sometimes I think going back to the Aerial Elite would be a good thing... and sometimes I think I should top off my enginge and blast myself into a sun... remember, Split. When you ask Patchwork, you ask three, not one"
* Tint thinks back, recalling the LAST time he tried sneaking through an airlock, and decides not.  Tint walks back off to station lounge, wondering what to do next.
<Splitwit> Yeah well when you ask Splitwit, you ask two!
<Chibi> I came from where all life once began...hand puppets! I was wandering what you sell in this store
* Patchwork smiles and holds up his glass "But there's something all five of us can agree on, no?"
<Splitwit> Oh yeah
* Splitwit holds up his glass "To Multiple Personality Syndrome!"
* Sunspot decides to wander into a loungy-looking place in search of snacks.
<Patchwork> To Multiple Personality disorder!
* Crosscut spits on Slipstream's back and curses more
<Splitwit> *clink*
* Splitwit chugs
* Patchwork clinks his glass with split and guzzles down half his cup
* Slipstream ignores CC and finally reaches the Freedom's air lock
<Powerplay> If you can find someone to run this place, then yeah. Otherwise no. Working on secret stuff
<Splitwit> Wooooo!
* Splitwit spins in his chair with a dazed look
<Admiral-Lilwall> Alright then, make sure you're securly locked tight
* Admiral-Lilwall notes S-E opening her store up, and calls out to her.
* Terra laughs a bit
<Hyperion> I'd guess the Autobots are very serious
<Crosscut> What's this, your supersecret base? Bah! We will find your secrets soon enough!
* Slipstream comms Security, still ignoring Crosscut
<Admiral-Lilwall> Snake-Eyes, we're opening the Plaza, can you trade?
<Terra> I sell drinks and snacks :)
<Slipstream> [comm] Yo, I got someone here with me we might wanna chuck in the brig.
* Snake-Eyes turns 
<Snake-Eyes> Sure thing!
* Admiral-Lilwall heads into the bar
* Sunspot orders some snacks in the loungy place.
<Hyperion> I'd suggest you talk to those Tactibots which are likely to get up to no good. They possibly might have done something to get Autobot attention
* Anchor finishes hooking up a junked out cash register back together and takes a step back.  Anchor's Trashheap is in business!... more or less.
* Runastray gets to the airlock "what's up?
* Roadkill wanders into the loungy place and tests out all the couches
<Cuffs> [comm] Who is it, Slipstream?
<Slipstream> [comm] I've got one of those Striker dudes with me.
<Cash Register> So you've installed me in this thing, boss? Great! This'll be so cool!
<Slipstream> [comm] feel like making a brig cell available?
* Tint, after finally FINDING one, stretches out on a properly-sized couch and relaxes.
* Trihorn returns to headbutting the door to the bridge
* Patchwork turns to Split "You know if there was a seige on the ship, there's NO way we would be able to fight right now?"
<Anchor> Enjoy it while it lasts, Crude.
* Sunspot feeds snacks to Moonstone.
<Cuffs> [comm] Acknowledged. Hitchhike will meet you there.
<Slipstream> [comm] 'kay then.
<Splitwit> Oooooh yeah.  On a scale of one to ten, I am SO drunk.
<Waitstate> that's a good idea. Hm... if you combined with them, would you be able to find out anything?
<Splitwit> *hic*
* Twilight follows Slip and CC into the Freedom's airlock
<Cuffs> [comm] Admiral Lilwall, this is Cuffs...
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] All set, Cuffs?
<Hyperion> I have another quick question
* Anchor takes a wire from Crude/Cash register, leads it over to a far wall, and hooks it up to a small camera "All set!"
* Patchwork laughs "to being Punk in Drublic!" and guzzles down the rest of his drink "Gimme another Con Killer, straight up"
<Cuffs> [comm] Negative sir, we may have to abort. Slipstream is bringing one of the recent Striker attackers onboard for imprisonment
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] Got it, stand by for now, I'll let Waitstate know.
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] Lil to Waitstate,
<Waitstate> What's that Hyperion?
* Crosscut shouts somthing unintelligable at Slipstream, more or less delirious.
<Waitstate> [Comm to Lil] Yeah?
* Slipstream gets sick of CC's rantings and kicks him idly in the side of the head
<Slipstream> shut up, you.
<Runastray> runs into the airlock "what's going on here?"
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] We could have trouble. Slipstream apparently ran into and captured one of those strikers, he's being hauled to the brig right now
<Slipstream> *looks up* Hm? Oh, heya Runastray.
<Runastray>I heard the comm call, what's up?
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] Should we for go opening the plaza?
<Slipstream> Just bringing in a li'l friend o' mine t'keep a brig cell warm.
* Sunspot sees an unfamiliar bot relaxing on a couch and goes to offer him a snack.
<Hyperion> Since I'm wanting to stay here we'll have to come up with something, and I have an idea. Is Novaburst's body still around?
<Chibi> transforms into a remote controlled car and speeds around, ramming into peoples' shins then speeding away giggling
<Waitstate> [Comm to Lil] Hm, postpone the opening till we get him on board, and double the security measures
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] Done
<Waitstate> [To Hyperion] I have no idea. Lifeblood may know.
<Hyperion> I doubt I could be able to find anything out from them while merged
* Tint is shaken out of energy-conservation mode by a stranger-bot offering him a snack.
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] Cuffs, we're on hold for now. Until we're ready, double secuirty, triple it at the entrance. I'll let you know when we're done.
* Roadkill watches Sunny offer a snack to some other bot "Aw hey, no snackie for me, Sunnster?" ;)
* Admiral-Lilwall heads for the brig
<Sunspot> You can have a snack, too!
* Thrashmane seems to have disappeared
* Runastray laughs and looks around "Don't tell him, but if you rearrange the letters in his name, he's RossTucc!" and runs away, aparently out of his mind
<Sunspot> I didn't think you were interested...
<Cuffs> [comm] Understood.
<Roadkill> Not interested in snackies? *fakes fainting*
* Sunspot giggles.
<Tint> Uh...sure, thanks.  Never one to turn down free food, especially not on the budget I hafta live off... what's your name?
<Sunspot> I'm Sunspot!  And this is Roadkill!
<Waitstate> Unfortunately, something has come up and I have to go take care of it. Any other quick questions?
* Hitchhike arrives at the airlock
* Roadkill waves absently to the bot on the couch, mouth full of snackies
<Slipstream> Ah, there y'are Hitchhike. 
<Tint> Well, hi there. I'm Tint. What kind of a bot goes around calling himself Roadkill? /:)
* Tint extends a hand.
<Hitchhike> Hey
* Bentnose irritates Recoil from his quiet little cell
<Hyperion> No, I'll keep thinking over my idea. I do think it would be best if control of this body is returned to Diablo for now though
<Hitchhike> Bring him in, I've got a mode lock for him
<Roadkill> One who likes to -make- raodkill, usually. *grins*
* Chibi speeds up behind Wait, hitting him in the back of the leg
<Hyperion> Any objections to that?
* Sunspot shakes.
* Slipstream drags CC in
* Crosscut gets dragged :P
* Waitstate picks up the little car
* Moonstone chirps.
<Splitwit> Woohoohoo.... hoohoo...
* Hitchhike places the mode lock on CC and activates it
<Waitstate> alright, I'll be going then. I'll want to talk again later though.
<Hitchhike> Ok, let's go.
* Crosscut shakes for a second as the mode lock is activated
<Slipstream> 'kay then. *follows Hitchhike, still dragging CC along*
* Chibi tfs "hi!"
* Twilight trails along behind, still carrying CC's sword
* Hyperion nods. "So will I"
<Sunspot> So whatcha doin' here, Tint?
<Waitstate> I'll see you later then. 
* Chibi skitters onto Wait's shoulder
* Waitstate exits Medbay
* Slipstream follows Hitchhike to the brig
* Hyperion's optics fade as control is returned to Diablo's spark. Hellfire awakens as the dominant personality
<Splitwit> Hey Patches, ya wanna go bother Ol' Man Lifeblood?
* Hitchhike arrives at the brig with Slip & co at the same time AL does.[16:16] <Splitwit> ooc Very bad indeed.
<Patchwork> Sure man, lets go!
* Waitstate turns his head to the little bot on his shoulder. "You need to go bug someone else for a while, ok? I have something I need to take care of." :)
<Admiral-Lilwall> Where was he?
* Splitwit hops off his stool and heads for the Medbay
<Chibi> really? what?!?!? what is it?
<Slipstream> Hm? This guy? *kicks CC* On the station
* Hellfire replaces the mouthplate and faceguard then leaves medbay, acting as Diablo
* Sunspot continues pestering poor Tint.
<Tint> So, what are you here for, Sunspot?
<Splitwit> *sings* Annoying we will go, annoying we will go, hi-ho the dilli-oh annoyin we will go!
<Hitchhike> In here. *points to an empty cell*
<Tint> sorry, I got lost in my own thoughts... I'm just... hanging, really. wanna get off this rock...
* Patchwork gets up and walks and sings badly with split
<Bentnose> *mocking* Oh, company!
<Sunspot> Our ship's docked for refueling.  And I needed some parts for a project.
* Slipstream drags CC to the cell and absently tosses him in.
<Tint> Project?
* Admiral-Lilwall turns the sound off at BNs cell
<Waitstate> Nothing of interest, really.
<Sunspot> I'm building a little thingie.
<Bentnose> You know this is perfect, I just bought the most DARLING little tea set and I was dying to give it a whirl with some guests!
<Admiral-Lilwall> Did either of you notice any of his friends?
<Slipstream> Nope. 
<Crosscut> Friends! Pha!
* Crosscut chortles
<Tint> Not really wanting to talk about it, eh?
* Hitchhike activates the cell
* Hellfire makes his way off ship and onto the station
* Waitstate is a bit evasive, since he knows anything he says will probly get back to Runastray, and he doesn't 100% trust him yet.
* Twilight shakes his head
* Bentnose continues to rant even though no one can hear him
<Sunspot> (whispers) It's a secret!  It's gonna be a present!
* Sunspot giggles.
<Admiral-Lilwall> Who attacked first?
<Tint> ...ahhh.
<Slipstream> Him, of course. Heh, y'really think I'd attack first? *gives Lil an innocent look*
<Tint> Well, it's not like I know who it's gonna be a present TO, but whatever. about as much need for me to know as not to know...
* Sunspot looks over at Roadkill. "But he might hear me, and tell him allllll about it, and it won't be a surprise anymore!"
* Twilight mutters something inaudible
<Crosscut> I heard that, miserable wretch!
* Roadkill glances at Sunny, browridge raised
* Slipstream ignores CC
* Waitstate puts the little bot down and heads to the brig
* Chameleon watches what goes on in the brig, in cham mode
* Admiral-Lilwall turns to CC
<Twilight> So, what do I do with this? *holds up CC's sword*
<Admiral-Lilwall> The rest of you lot here?
* Crosscut drools a little bit as he talks "Maybe."
* Hellfire steps off the ship and looks about the station
<Crosscut> I don't... keep tabs on them. They let me do as I please.
<Slipstream> *to Twilight* Stick it in the weapons locker there.
* Waitstate walks in to the brig
<Hellfire> *to himself quietly* This could be fun
<Tint> Which ship is yours, anyway, Sunspot?
<Admiral-Lilwall> Sure they do.
<Waitstate> Check it for booby traps first
<Admiral-Lilwall> Ah, Waitstate.
<Sunspot> We're with the Freedom.  It's pretty big.
<Admiral-Lilwall> I think it's a good idea to assume the rest of them are around as well.
* Twilight checks CC's sword out, then puts it away in the weapons locker and walks out, nodding at Wait as he passes
<Crosscut> It's a deff... intate possiblity.
* Drill_Master rides down the halls on Amethyst
<Waitstate> What happened to him?
<Patchwork> Runastray> walks around the ship, waiting for something to do...
<Tint> The...Freedom....eh?  Yeah, I saw it...
<Slipstream> Hm? *looks at Waitstate distractedly*
* Crosscut's neck is partly dislodged from his body
<Admiral-Lilwall> He ran into a little LONAC trouble.
<Slipstream> *snickers*
<Waitstate> Just a little, eh?
<Crosscut> I'll... keep this in... mind...
* Hellfire walks around the station
<Slipstream> Just a little, yes. Hehe.
* Drill_Master zooms past Hellfire
<Sunspot> It just got rebuilt!
* Crosscut grins all of a sudden and rolls his head over to Waitstate
<Crosscut> You want information... right?
<Crosscut> On the 803rd.... the Strikers?
<Tint> I can tell, sort of.  It LOOKS like a more modern design.  Less angles, more curves...
<Waitstate> It would be nice to have I suppose.
<Crosscut> I can give you that.... for a price...
* Slipstream rolls her optics, then starts pacing around the brig
* Chibi tries to sneak into the brig
<Waitstate> that being?
<Crosscut> Slipstream. 
<Slipstream> *blinks* hmwha?
* The brig door stubbornly refuses to open.
<Hitchhike> Hah!
<Waitstate> Say again?
<Crosscut> No fight, no hassle, nothing. She just comes with me, and you'll... know all there is to know about the Strikers
<Sunspot> An' ya know what?  I get to be the engineering chief now! ^.^
<Crosscut> It's as easy... as that
<Tint> Are you assigned to the Freedom on this tour of duty or somethin'?
<Waitstate> No deal.
* Drill_Master spins around and drives back towards Hellfire
* Chibi asks the door politely to open
* Chameleon makes himself visible
<Sunspot> You don't get assigned there.  
<Crosscut> It could.. very well save your lives, yes.
* Amethyst transforms to robot mode
<Tint> So...what do you do?
<Amethyst> Wasn't there supposed to be more of you?
<Crosscut> You could kill them all, but they'll still obliterate you all.... 
<Hitchhike> What do you think we are? Decepticon scum like you? We don't trade lives to save them.
<Sunspot> We explore.
<Crosscut> The rusted lot of you are all idiots, fragging idiots...
<Sunspot> Sometimes we help people.  We're nice like that.  Most of us.
<Waitstate> Ah, I do miss Maximus sometimes.
<Tint> You explore...ok...
* Chameleon laughs at Crosscut behind everyone
<Slipstream> *blinks and turns* Oh, hey Cham.
<Admiral-Lilwall> They probably put a bomb in you Slip. Should probably head off to medbay
* Chibi takes potshots at the door with his minute laser
<Crosscut> Dumb dumb dumb dumb... heehee..
<Slipstream> hm. 
* Hellfire ignores Amethyst and Drill-Master
<Slipstream> Might be a good idea, that.
<Drill_Master> Amethyst took me here to loosen me up. You could do the same my friend  :)
<Sunspot> We're not part of anyone's army or anything.
* Crosscut utters "Nimitz will crush you all..." before falling into recharge.
<Roadkill> Though it ain't a good idea for anyone t'think we're an easy target, heh.
<Tint> Help people?  Like...how?
<Slipstream> Heh, 'bout time that slagheap shut up.
<Admiral-Lilwall> Lets dissect him. We don't have enough wall hangings around this place :)
<Slipstream> ooo, I like that idea, Lil.
<Waitstate> Nimitz?
<Slipstream> *shrugs* Beats me, Wait. Ignore the fraggard.
<Chameleon> Ghost has some neat ways of getting info out of people
<Sunspot> We...hmm.  *thinks*  We helped Doubeldealer out!  He had this big bounty on his head and needed someone to protect him, so we did.
<Roadkill> And we still are... hehe. 
<Waitstate> I'll take that in to consideration.
<Hitchhike> Do we risk opening the plaza now? 
<Hellfire> I don't think I need to do that.... though I do know someone who should, but he's not here right now...
* Hellfire keeps walking
* Drill_Master follows
<Slipstream> Anyway, I'd best get to medbay, have a check up and stuff. Tho if they didn't find anything before, I doubt they'll find anything now
<Tint> Oh, um, sorry.
<Drill_Master> We could go get him :)
<Admiral-Lilwall> They probably weren't looking before,
* Tint finally realizes how rude he's been, gets up, and offers Sunspot and her friend the couch.
<Slipstream> Heh, that's a point. 
<Tint> ....you helped out DOUBLEDEALER?!
<Hellfire> Nooo, I don't think we want to do that
* Slipstream leaves the brig for medbay, absently stepping over the ChibiWait on the way out
* Sunspot shrugs.
* Splitwit waltzes into the Medbay 
<Sunspot> People were tryin' to kill him.
* Patchwork kinda mambos into medbay
* Sunspot sits down and puts Moonstone on the arm of the chair.
<Splitwit> So Lifeblood! What's the good word, my man?
* Roadkill sits as well and starts teasing the dragon
* Tint sits down on the floor.
<Waitstate> I see no real problem with opening the plaza as planned. We'll never get anything done if we let every little threat scare us into hiding.
* Splitwit hops onto the tabel all pimp-like
<Lifeblood> Hello, Splitwit.
<Splitwit> *waves*
* Moonstone chirps at Roadkill.
* Slipstream wanders absently into the medbay
<Drill_Master> You want to go anywhere?  Amethyst can carry two of us
<Hellfire> I think you may want to leave my presence soon though *voice changes slightly at the end of the sentence*
<Drill_Master> It's a bit against station regulations, but we won't be here forever :)
<Tint> That seems an awful big favor of him to ask.  How much did he pay you to do it?
<Drill_Master> Oh come now, if you need help with something then we'll be glad to make ourselves available
<Sunspot> *shrug* He had some information, I think.  
<Slipstream> Hey, Lifeblood, busy?
<Tint> ...you guys work cheap, then.
* Hellfire turns around to face Drill-Master
<Sunspot> Like I said, we're nice! 
<Tint> Extremely.
<Roadkill> Or at least, some of us are. ;)
<Lifeblood> Hello, Slipstream. Not exceptionally so at the moment.
<Sunspot> And some of us even have people trying to kill us, and we protect them.  Because we protect our own.
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] Cuffs, open the plaza when ready. But stay sharp, it's possible more of those strikers could be around
* Hellfire alters the voice to his own. "Well, since you're offering..." *Takes the axe from subspace*
<Tint> That sounds nice.
<Slipstream> Ah, good. Y'mind givin' me a bit of a checkup? 
<Cuffs> [comm] Yes sir.
<Chameleon> So, when are we gonna look for his friends?
<Slipstream> Take a look for things that shouldn't be there and stuff
<Amethyst> Got something to axe me?
* Amethyst giggles
<Lifeblood> It is no trouble at all.
<Hellfire> Diablo isn't here right now *Swings his axe at Amethyst and Drill-Master*
* Amethyst transforms to cycle mode
* Drill_Master ducks
<Drill_Master> There seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding
* Drill_Master readies his drill forks
* Splitwit waves to Slipstream
<Lifeblood> Slipstream, do you have reason to suspect there may be some malfunction in your systems?
<Splitwit> *blinks* That sounds strange.
* Slipstream absently waves at Split before replying to LB's question
<Hellfire> You should have walked away while I gave you the chance
* Tint sighs and lays back on the floor.  "Need some new scenery to look at...."
<Slipstream> Not a malfunction, but circumstances have come up that led Lil t'suggesting I get m'self checked for anything those striker guys might have stuck in me during that... incident.
* Hellfire swings again
* Slipstream looks annoyed at herself
<Sunspot> This doesn't seem like a very interesting station.  Have you been here long?
* Drill_Master jumps on Amethyst and backs away slowly
<Lifeblood> Acknowledged.
<Drill_Master> If you take another swing I'll be forced to report you to Waitstate
<Lifeblood> If you will position yourself on the table, we may proceed.
* Slipstream sits on the table
* Splitwit notes Slipstream sat next to him, oh yes.
<Tint> It's not an interesting station.  And the planet itself is even worse.  I've been here too long, which is "any time at all".
<Lifeblood> Splitwit.
* Slipstream pushes Split off the table
<Hellfire> Report me then. Your leader won't be able to stop me
* Splitwit starts to "yawn" and gets shoved off the table.  You're no fun :P
* Hellfire extends lightning claws and charges at Drill-Master
<Drill_Master> You seem to not be yourself
* Drill_Master jumps to the ground and blocks the claws with his drills
* Lifeblood starts running nonintrusive surface-level diagnostic scans.
<Amethyst> [comm] Waitstate, we seem to be having a bit of a problem
* Splitwit pokes some blinking bits
<Hellfire> I thought the voice that isn't Diablo's would have given that away earlier
<Splitwit> Hey doc ya got any good intoxicant like dohickys?
<Sunspot> You wanna give Moonstone a snack? :D
<Waitstate> [comm] That being?
* Slipstream gets scanned
<Tint> Uh....ok.
<Roadkill> Watch out, it bites. ;)
<Drill_Master> [comm] the problem being that Hellfire is less than friendly today
<Lifeblood> The medical equipment is not for personal use.
* Sunspot hands Tint the snack bowl.
<Splitwit> Says the guy who spends all day in here.  
<Waitstate> [Comm] Hellfire is dead. What the slag are you talking about?
* Tint takes out a snack and offers it to Moonstone.
<Splitwit> What do you do anway? Roll a joint and start puffin' away?
* Hellfire swings his dragon tail pony tail around to try and grab Drill-Master
* Patchwork, after LB's statement, takes his head out of the automatic hand scrubbing machine
<Amethyst> [comm] Diablo, Hellfire, whatever, we need some help!
* Drill_Master rolls out of the way
<Waitstate> oh boy
* Moonstone sniffs the unfamiliar bot carefully before taking the snack.
<Patchwork> Dude, Split, try this thing! *points to the hand scrubber*
* A brilliant flash of light explodes in front of Hellfire, blinding him momentarily
<Thrashmane> Need a hand?
* Tint just sits and watches Moonstone.
<Sunspot> I built him myself!
<Waitstate> [comm] Attention any LONAC members on the station, Drill Master and Amythist are under attack, by Diablo apparently. Please try and find them to help!
* Thrashmane charges onto the scene, Launch mounted on his non-laungher arm in gun mode
<Lifeblood> Slipstream.
<Tint> Really?  Is he an AI, or does he actually have a spark?
* Sunspot hears the comm and looks up at Roadkill.
<Lifeblood> I am cognizant of your nature.
<Slipstream> hmwha?
* Hellfire transforms to dragon mode
* Runastray hears the comm and tf's, zooming through the station comm "drillmaster, come in"
* Dark Star arrives with Diamond Fire and Scamp
<Lifeblood> Alert notwithstanding, you are not to leave this table until this inspection is complete.
<Thrashmane> *Points his blaster at Hellfire* Cease all actoins immediatly and uh, get out of dragon uh... mode!
* Lifeblood cocks his browplate.
<Thrashmane> *tries to be brave more or less*
<Slipstream> alert? *blinks, since she wasn't paying attention to anything going on*
* Hellfire laughs at Thrashmane and breaths flames at him
<Thrashmane> Crikey!
* Thrashmane gets his arm splashed with flames.  Launch tfs andf hops off quacking madly and flys away
<Lifeblood> Never mind.
<Slipstream> Yeah, 'kay, whatever doc
<Tint> Sounds like your buddies are in trouble... need any help?
<Lifeblood> Raise your right arm. Good. Now your left.
* Slipstream does so
<Sunspot> You think we should get over there, Roadkill?
<Dark Star> We tried diplomacy
<Thrashmane> Ah, you asked for it..?
<Roadkill> Might be an idea.
* Sunspot gets up.
<Hellfire> Be glad you never encountered me in my own body before Diablo destroyed it
* Thrashmane transforms to Lion mode and leaps at Hellfire, grabbing his neck in his powerful jaws
* Dark Star fires at Hellfire
* Roadkill gets up and quickly leaves the lounge, Sunny following
<Sunspot> If you wanna come, we'd be happy to have you.  Let's go!
* Runastray is right behind Thrash, firing his black light laser into Hellfire's back
<Tint> Uh, ok.  Not like I have anything better to do, anyway...
<Thrashmane> *talking through his teeth* mind not shooting me?
<Roadkill> Come on already then! *switches to truck mode and revs his engines*
<Splitwit> Uh, maybe I should go help?
<Lifeblood> Excellent idea.
* Sunspot TFs to hovercar mode and makes for the Freedom.
* Waitstate monitors comm traffic at the battle.
<Runastray> *laughing* I suppose not...*fires into places Thrash definitely isn't
* Hellfire slaps Thrashmane away with his tail while being shot at
<Magnum> N... no
* Tint transforms to his own hovercar mode and follows Sunspot.
<Waitstate> I knew I should have planted a failsafe in Diablo's body...
* Magnum slowly sits up, hand on his head "I'll do it... don't get yourself killed."
* Thrashmane gets thrown into a corner painfully
<Splitwit> .... uh.
<Splitwit> Aren't you dead?
* Sunspot gets to where all the fun fightings are.
<Lifeblood> Lie down.
* Runastray leaps onto Hellfires back "leap frog!" and boxes his audio sensors while he flies over him "everyone get back, I planted a charge on his back!"
* Diamond Fire transforms to hover car mode and tries to ram Hellfire
<Magnum> I can handle this...
<Hellfire> Fool, this body holds Hyperion's spark as well!
<Thrashmane> And Diablo's!
* Sunspot TFs, keeping her hands retracted for weapon mode.
* Roadkill arrives at the fight scene and runs into Hellfire, pushing him up against a wall
* Runastray eeps! and disarms the charge, leaving himself open to attack
<Dark Star> It is of no consequence
* Tint drives up next to Sunspot and TFs, drawing his pistol.  "So, uh.  Who do I shoot?"
* Maximum Magnum steps off the table and draws his bazooka from subspace
* Runastray is crushed between Hellfire and the wall, but disarmed the charge "URRRGHH!!"
<Sunspot> The big dragonny one, I guess.  But not too hard.
* Lifeblood begins a finer investigation of Slipstream's physical structure.
<Slipstream> hey, that tickles
* Splitwit watches as Magnum slugs out the medbay door "Uh huh..."
<Tint> "Not too hard"?
* Thrashmane fires off another blinder missile, impacting right in front of Hellfire
* Roadkill continues to pin Hellfire against the wall
* Chibi tries to sneak past Download to swipe a bottle
<Sunspot> I'm not entirely sure of the story behind this one, but... he's one of us, being controlled.  It's probably not a good idea to destroy him.
<Tint> I... see.  Well, if you say so.
* Hellfire swings his tail madly
<Waitstate> [comm to the station group] Disable Hellfire if you can, but take him out if you have to. I know he's basically got our friends held hostage in there, but he can do far more damage than just two lives if he gets away!
* Runastray flails and writhes "urkkk! s-stop!"
<Thrashmane> Sunspot, get down!
* Sunspot ducks.
* Patchwork is passed out from the drinking and the head hand scrubber incident
<Roadkill> Thrash, try and get Runastray outta there! I can't let Hellfire get away
<Lifeblood> There are no devices of obviously alien origin in your superstructure.
<Amethyst> If Ruse was here we could just combine and squash him
* Magnum slowly walks out the airlock and spots Hellfire et al* Ah, okay
<Lifeblood> Neural analysis proceeding.
<Thrashmane> Roger!
* Hellfire growls. "Looks like you win this one."
<Slipstream> Well, that's a relief, I guess--wha? yer messin' with my head now? eek
* Thrashmane leaps over Hellfire, grabs Runastray in his jaws, and gets the slag outta O-Town
* Hellfire reverts to robot mode and gives control to Diablo
* Runastray finally goes limp, absorbing the brunt of the attack for hellfire
<Lifeblood> Foreign invasion can procede from more than one entry point.
* Maximum-Magnum raises his bazooka and aims at Diablo/Hellfire
* Roadkill backs off slightly, engine revving
<Drill_Master> Scamp> There simply aren't enough demon possessions in LONAC
<Slipstream> Heh, if y'say so...
<Diablo> Get away....
<Roadkill> You okay, Diab?
<Scamp> The bloke will be okay once he's in the brig
<Diablo> No, I'm not. obviously
* Maximum-Magnum yells "Get down!" before firing the plasma-shell bazooka at Diablo/Hellfire's feet*
* Tint drops to the ground.
<Runastray> can't feel leg....*leg is severed and imbedded in the wall*
<Lifeblood> Basic mental processes nominal.
* Sunspot ducks some more.
<Roadkill> What the-- fraggit! *madly reverses, nearly running over Tint*
* Tint aims his gun at the rogue, waiting to see if the bazooka had any effect.
<Lifeblood> Higher mental processes nominal.
<Slipstream> nominal, aye? I s'pose that's a good thing.
<Lifeblood> Proceeding with last sequence of tests.
<Splitwit> *big bada-boom*
* Tint ignores Roadkill.
* Diablo fires back a volley from his cannons before getting up and running off
<Roadkill> Maxy, y'fraggin' maniac!
* Lifeblood pulls a machine over from the wall and positions it above Slipstream.
* Thrashmane gets hit on the head by some flying debris
<Runastray> Thrash....? What happened after it all...h-hit the fan?D-did we 'git em?
* Roadkill goes tearing after Diablo, still in truck mode
* Sunspot gets smacked into a wall by the explosion but is shielded from the heat.
<Thrashmane> I say it all hit the fan, yes.
* Maximum-Magnum drops the bazooka to the ground and slowly makes his way to the rest as the smoke clears
* Sunspot sits up and shakes her head.
<Lifeblood> Scanner set.
<Lifeblood> Initiating scan.
* Roadkill is still chasing after Diablo
* Diablo keeps running. "Get away, leave me alone"
<Roadkill> Damnit, Diab, I just wanna help!
* Runastray props himself against the wall, all his armor plates imploded, his right leg joint smashed clean off, and his face guard almost completly gone
<Sunspot> What was that all about, guys?
<Scamp> They seem to have this under control
* Scamp picks up a piece of the wall and sets it back in place
<Tint> So, it's....over?
<Lifeblood> Core scan complete.
* Maximum-Magnum finally makes his way to Scamp et al "Okay, what happened?"
<Lifeblood> No foreign infiltration detected.
* Sunspot goes over to Runastray, since he seems to need the most help.
<Scamp> Anyone gonna help me put this place back together before security kicks us all off the station?
<Lifeblood> You are, as it is said, clean.
<Diablo> I don't want help. No one can help
<Slipstream> Ah, good.
<Thrashmane> I'll uh, help
* Thrashmane transforms to robot mode and gives Scamp a hand
* Waitstate comms the group. "What's happened? Did you disable Hellfire?"
<Roadkill> We might be able t'help if you'd let us -try-, Diablo!
<Maximum-Magnum> [Comm] In a way.
<Scamp> He went that way somewhere *points*
* Runastray, looking up at Sunspot with his one good eye "are you...an angel?"
* Tint continues following Sunspot around.
<Maximum-Magnum> I have a tremendous headache....
* Sunspot giggles.
<Thrashmane> Not to mention half a head....
<Waitstate> [comm] can someone please answer my question?
* Drill Master and Amethyst race after Diablo
<Diablo> I do that, it'll only end up in others getting hurt. Just like all the other times... like Nova
<Runastray> I hope not....where I go when I die, there won't be anything resemblin angels....heheheURRK! *coughs up dull grey energon*
* Sunspot picks up Runastray's leg and decides it's gonna take better skills than hers to reattach it.
<Roadkill> And if you -don't-, even more people will get hurt! C'mon, Diab, there's nothing wrong with asking for help...
* Maximum-Magnum puts his hand up against his head and for the first time notices hes missing half of it "Oh... my"
<Maximum-Magnum> How did this happen?
* Sunspot looks over at Magnum. "You still hadn't noticed?"
<Tint> What HAPPENED to you, er, Runastray?  Were you right in the blast or something?
* Diamond Fire does some welding
<Slipstream> So, I can go now?
* Maximum-Magnum looks at his hand, several bits of broken skullplate and wires in it 
* Diablo looks for an airlock
<Maximum-Magnum> ...
<Roadkill> C'mon, Diab, running away from it ain't gonna help
<Lifeblood> By all means.
<Slipstream> 'kay, cool. Thanx doc. :)
* Lifeblood nods.
<Slipstream> See ya later. :)
* Sunspot realizes nobody's answered Waitstate yet.
* Slipstream gets up and leaves medbay
<Runastray> nah....I set a charge that woulda taken out that fruitloop, but It woulda killed diab to, so when I went to disarm it... UGH!AA!...got introduced to the wall and Hell's backside when Roadkill rammed him
<Lifeblood> Before I see Splitwit again, I hope.
<Slipstream> *snickers*
<Splitwit> I'm still here.
<Sunspot> [comm] He's...I dunno what'd going on with him, but Roadkill's gone after him.
* Diablo turns around. "I am NOT running away"
<Waitstate> [comm] He run off or something?
<Roadkill> It sure looks like it to me
* Maximum-Magnum picks off his more-or-less intact eyepatch
<Tint> ...well, that sounds like fun.  How functional are you right now?  I mean...I'd offer to help you to the medbay, but I don't know where it is myself...
<Thrashmane> Here, I'll show you two
<Maximum-Magnum> I think I'll come as well...
* Chibi, who saw the fight, sprints into Medbay, ramming into Slip's leg "oof!" 
* Maximum-Magnum is in a bit of shock from the head thing
<Slipstream> um.. ow?
<Sunspot> [comm] Yeah, he took off.  But... Runastry's hurt bad, and Magnum's down here for whatever reason and somebody needs to haul him back to the medbay...
* Thrashmane leads the merry band of 'bots into the Ship towards the Medbay
<Maximum-Magnum> *Follows slowly*
* Diablo runs off again. "I had help with the alien tech. I don't need any more."
* Runastray laughs "primary functions 13%, secondary and tertiary gone....leaking...man...so tired..."
* Scamp and Diamond Fire follow the trail of distruction and slowly repair the damage
<Roadkill> *swears to himself and tears after Diablo again*
* Sunspot tries to help poor dazed Magnum out a bit.
<Thrashmane> *Talks to himself, quietly* I majorly kicked skid today...
<Waitstate> [comm] I'll dispatch some people to bring in the wounded. *sigh* I hate to even ask this... how bad is the damage to the station?
* Waitstate comms the medical staff and tells them about the injured bots on the station
<Tint> Uh....slag...Runastray...maybe you should do a temp shutdown to conserve energy...somebody help me get this bot to the medbay?
<Sunspot> [comm] You don't want to know.  Magnum set off a grenade or something down there.
<Scamp> [comm] Surprisingly, Diablo/Hellfire has done no damage to the station
<Lifeblood> [comm] Acknowledged.
* Slipstream goes past the little chibi bot thing and heads for the brig
* Lifeblood pages Restore and Welder to medbay.
<Maximum-Magnum> I didn't know.... I was trying to help..
<Roadkill> Damnit, Diablo, this ain't a good idea!
<Scamp> [comm] The LONAC crew is another story, though if we stop Diablo now we should be able to repair the damage before security kicks us off
<Sunspot> It's okay, Magnum, you were confused.  You really shouldn't have left medbay.
<Chibi> Help! Help! dragon bot hurt people! bring med peopl!
<Waitstate> [comm] get a repair team together then. We might as well clean up our own messes
* Slipstream arrives at the brig again
<Slipstream> Heya grey one. What's the haps?
<Diablo> Leave me be or I'll let him take control again, willingly this time.
<Waitstate> Diablo's gone nuts again. Great, eh?
<Tint> *offhand to Sunspot* sounds like your leader guy's not to pleased about the station...this happen a lot?
<Sunspot> More than is probably good for our rep. /:)
* Thrashmane and co. arrive at the medbay
<Tint> Ah-heh heh.
* Splitwit watches as a bunch of trashed bots enter "Uh, wo."
<Slipstream> *dryly* Brilliant.
<Runastray> Uhh...my life's flashing before my eyes... man this sucks, I'm changing the channel...
<Lifeblood> Welder, Knock-Off, begin triage.
<Roadkill> And if ya do that, how many -more- people will get hurt, Diab?
* Patchwork is still out cold
* Maximum-Magnum lays down on an empty bed, his hand still on his hole-in-the-head.
<Lifeblood> Runastray is the most severely damaged.
<Thrashmane> Once again, I remain undamaged...
<Slipstream> Well, one bit of good new in the mayhem. Doc says I checked out fine, nothing t'worry 'bout.
* Sunspot leaves Magnum and goes to see that Tint's getting along okay.
<Runastray> *laugh* shaddup Thrash!
<Tint> Runastray, SHUT DOWN.  You'll save energy that way..
<Thrashmane> So Sunny, who's this guy?
<Lifeblood> However, in light of time concerns, we will proceed with repairs on Magnum.
* Sunspot checks up on Thrashy, too. ;)
<Diablo> Don't know. Can say I'm beginning to care less about that quickly though
* Thrashmane stands next to Sunspot and puts his arm around her neck, kinda grinning to Tint
* Diablo spots an airlock up ahead
* Tint snerks.
* Runastray's optics flash off, his body going limp
<Sunspot> His name's Tint.  Roadkill and I ran into him in the station lounge.
* Maximum-Magnum stares blankly at the celing mumbling somthing
<Tint> I wasn't interested, Thrash.  Don't get your servos in a bunch. /:)
<Thrashmane> Hmwhat? *innocent*
<Lifeblood> Once the circle was finally ended, and the line began anew, all seemed quiet.
* Waitstate comms to Cuffs. "Under the circumstances, Plaza opening is cancelled."
<Splitwit> You scare me, doc.
<Lifeblood> But the darkness makes no sound, and soon the circle fractured again.
<Lifeblood> You are incautious, Magnum.
* Splitwit gets freaked
* Chibi sneaks in while holding onto Slip's back, looking over her shoulder
<Maximum-Magnum> What are you babbling about?
<Maximum-Magnum> I want a doctor, not a preacher...
<Roadkill> *spots the airlock as well* Oooh no ya don't. *floors it and quickly catches up, then tfs and tackles Diab to the floor*
<Thrashmane> *Anchor works on repairs to the station along with Panelbeater, Scamp, and some drones.*
* Diablo growls and grabs Roadkill around the neck with his dragon tail pony tail thingy
* Chibi makes faces at the prisoners in the brig
<Scamp> [comm] Wait, security is on to us.  We've been able to fix most of the damage.  If we're gonna get away with this we've gotta get him off the station now
* Slipstream realises she has a passenger and picks Chibi off, then absently places it on Wait's head
<Lifeblood> As I recall, I made major repairs of your self-inflicted damage recently.
<Sunspot> That was very brave of you getting Runastray away from him like that, kitty.
<Maximum-Magnum> I ripped my head off.
<Thrashmane> Ah heh, well um, I just did what I could. 
<Chibi> Awwwwww...SHE'S much more comfortable....*makes lovestruck faces at slip*
* Scamp taps on a drone's shoulder
<Scamp> thanks for helping out Panelbeater ;)
* Tint stands around watching the team work.  They seem like they've done this hundreds of times before..
<Lifeblood> So you did.
* Runastray lays out cold on a bed
<Waitstate> [comm to Scamp] I never intended to HIDE it. Just fix it.
* Restore and Welder see to Runastray.
<Scamp> [comm to Wait] Who said anything about hiding?
* Roadkill ignores the dragon pony tail thing around his neck and keeps Diab pinned "C'mon, Diab, this ain't helping."
<Sunspot> So everyone's gonna be okay, doc?
<Diablo> You'll leave me alone, or I'll do something I don't want to do
<Lifeblood> Everything will be fine if we are not interfered with.
<Lifeblood> Magnum, you are stablized. Superficial and cosmetic damage can be repaired at a future date.
* Maximum-Magnum lets Lifeblood work on his head.
* Tint stands around being useless.
<Maximum-Magnum> ... Stabilized?
<Sunspot> C'mon, guys, let's leave the doc alone.
<Lifeblood> Yes. Stabilized. Your wounds are repaired.
<Roadkill> No can do, big guy. 
<Lifeblood> The hole in your head is not detrimental to your functioning.
<Maximum-Magnum> ... of course.
<Lifeblood> It can be repaired at a later time.
* Lifeblood moves to work on Runastray.
<Diablo> Ever seen a spiderbot detonate before? *tries to open his arm panel*
* Maximum-Magnum gets off the table and looks himself over
<Restore> I don't understand why Waitstate doesn't force a more permanent solution to our Hellfire problem, how many times is this going to happen? *continues to work on Runastray*
* Runastray's about as bad as they get, still leaking...
* Maximum-Magnum feels his head again, then starts to chuckle.
<Roadkill> I get the feeling I don't want to. *points a flamer at the arm panel*
* Sunspot leaves the medbay.
<Roadkill> I also get the feeling y'wouldn't particuarly like it going boom while it's still in there
<Maximum-Magnum> Lifeblood, I rather like this!
* Diablo points his shoulder cannons at Roadkill
<Lifeblood> Waitstate is an Autobot.
* Maximum-Magnum slaps LB on the back
<Restore> heh, hardly
<Lifeblood> We all are.
* Lifeblood sets to work rerouting Energon distribution lines.
* Roadkill looks at the shoulder cannons and just sighs
<Roadkill> Not a good idea, Diab. Y'shoot me, my fuel tanks go boom, and we both go up in a ball of flame.
* Maximum-Magnum draws his canister-missile armed cloak out of subspace and quickly slips it on
<Diablo> Your persistance isn't a good idea either, Roadkill
<Welder> If we were Autobots, we'd care too much for war
<Roadkill> I think it's a very good idea. You're just too stubborn t'realise when y'need a hand
<Restore> Heh, judging by the looks of these guys, a lot of them do
<Lifeblood> Autobots were Autobots before a word was needed for it.
* Sunspot decides to go up to the observation deck for a while.
* Maximum-Magnum stares down at Tint
* Diablo extends a lightning claw and lets it spark
<Lifeblood> All are -
* Lifeblood wrenches a limb back into place.
<Lifeblood> - one.
* Tint looks at Magnum.  "Problem?"
<Restore> A number of crew would disagree. But thats an argument for later, let's concentrate on keeping this bot alive
<Maximum-Magnum> Not that I can see
* Patchwork is passed out in the observ deck, head extremely shiny and cup still in hand
* Lifeblood makes a noise that might almost be a chuckle, if anyone listening didn't know Lifeblood better.
<Lifeblood> I cannot believe that any of the members of this crew would disagree with any statement ever.
<Tint> So, then, is this big thing you're aiming at me your way of giving a mating call, or....?
* Sunspot pokes Patches.
<Restore> Heh, you haven't met everyone then
<Roadkill> *still keeping Diab pinned* I know y'aint' gonna use them, big guy.
<Maximum-Magnum> Heh
* Diablo stabs Roadkill with the claw. "I already said, no help."
* Patchwork gets up, yelling something that unintellectual, leveling his blaster at Sunspot "Identify yourself!"
* Lifeblood is now known as Doubledealer
* Roadkill winces but doesn't let go*
<Sunspot> Eek!
<Doubledealer> [comm] So, Waitstate. Has your company made itself unwelcome enough that I can't disembark here yet?
<Diablo> I still have five more of those
<Roadkill> *still wincing slightly* I'm quite aware of that.
<Admiral-Lilwall> (to Wait) Hm, I forgot dealer was still on board. heh, should have passed him off as soon as we arrived
* Patchwork puts his blaster down "ohhh, jeez...I'm sorry Sunny....but, erg, I haven't been me lately...sorry.."
<Tint> So, uh, anyone who's listening.  Could somebody maybe give me something to DO, just so I, well, have something to do?  Other than stand around uselessly?
<Waitstate> [Comm to DD] Likely so I'm afraid. You wouldn't like it here anyway.
<Roadkill> Look, I know y'don't think y'need help, but at least come back to the Freedom and get checked out, 'kay?
<Maximum-Magnum> What is your function?
* Thrashmane enters the OB lounge
<Sunspot> Don't tell me you're messed up too, Patches.
<Thrashmane> Woo, is it hot in here or is it just me?
<Doubledealer> [comm] I should have left with everyone else. There's always time to finish a drink later. Doubledealer out.
* Doubledealer wanders to the lounge from his current location...somewhere.
<Sunspot> Hiya, kitty.
<Scamp> Tain't right?  Just help us sweep up some debris
* Diablo gradually lets electricity build up in it. "There is nothing to check out. Hellfire's personality remained from the spark merge. I can control him"
* Patchwork laughs "I was messed up when I JOINED, Sunny... but I'm all right now... wanna come with me and drown your sorrows? there's a holodeck or something on this ship to do for fun...
<Scamp> and don't get too close to Anchor, you might sweep him up too
<Anchor> Says you, ne?
<Tint> Engineering/programming.  Manageable skill in both.  I'm no expert, but I can fulfill most all day-to-day needs.
<Sunspot> You haven't had enough already, Patches?
* Chibi pops up on Magnum's shoulder "cool! you got a hole in your skull!" and reaches in with his hand
<Tint> And a bit more...
Maximum-Magnum notes Chibi-State in his skull.... "I'm going to allow this"
<Maximum-Magnum> Just don't touch anything delicate
<Scamp> Erm, that's okay.  I'm an output only type of bot
<Roadkill> Y'didn't seem t'be doin' a good job of controllin' him t'day... *ignores the electricity*
<Patchwork> Nahhhh....I only had one....course it WAS what split drinks....
* Scamp pulls a drone over to Tint
* Thrashmane tfs (lion mode) and curls up on the floor
<Scamp> Just do what it does, that's pretty much what the rest of LONAC does
* Chibi swings from Magnums arm "I'm chibi-Waitstate!"
<Diablo> It's a little difficult when you lose that control when Hyperion is needed
* Doubledealer strides over to the mangy group of Cybertrons in the room.
<Maximum-Magnum> I can see.
* Sunspot sighs and pats the kitty.
* Tint looks at the drone.
<Tint> Oooookay.
<Doubledealer> So what are YOU doing?
<Doubledealer> Other than making yourselves unwelcome everywhere in the galactic sphere?
<Scamp> [comm to Waitstate] Is Diablo near a window?  Perhaps we could throw him out and have a shuttle fly by
<Sunspot> I picked up some parts.
<Thrashmane> What'd you get?
<Admiral-Lilwall> Well, I'm heading back to the bridge. *leaves the brig*
<Sunspot> Somethin'.  For a project.
* Doubledealer kicks Thrashmane.
* Slipstream has been pacing around the brig and barely notices Lil leave
<Thrashmane> Okay
<Doubledealer> Quit ignoring me.
<Thrashmane> Hey!
* Thrashmane stands up.... more or less "What do you want?"
<Waitstate> Hm, I suppose this isn't the best place to watch over things from
* Patchwork levels his gun at Double "Don't tempt me, today"
<Roadkill> I can't argue with that much, Diab, but y'should at least do -something- about it...
* Network drops from the ceiling above Diablo, attempting to help capture him
<Diablo> There is nothing to be done
<Doubledealer> I'm not going to stand here and brawl with you when your friends are right here and I'm alone on the ship.
<Doubledealer> Unthreatening as your friends may be.
<Thrashmane> ...
<Thrashmane> What?
<Roadkill> How can you be sure? 
* Diablo manages to release Scarab
* Network coils around Diablo's neck
<Sunspot> C'mon, guys, let's all get along, hmm?
<Doubledealer> Yeah.
<Thrashmane> I would be able to if I knew what Heavy D was talking about
<Thrashmane> I'm seriously clueless...
* Admiral-Lilwall arrives on the bridge, noting Cirrus and Aries at their stations
<Cirrus> Welcome back boss-bot. Another one bites it, eh?
* Network transmits a txt msg to Diablo "please desist, we wish to only help you, friend! please trust us to try!"
<Admiral-Lilwall> It looks that way, Cirrus
<Aries> At least this one only got a few dents
* Slipstream paces behind Waitstate, humming idly to herself
* Maximum-Magnum pulls Chibi-State out of his ear
<Waitstate> you wanna get outta here?
* Scarab latches onto Roadkill's back
<Slipstream> *blinks, startled* Hmm?
<Waitstate> I said, wanna get out of here? This room isn't the most friendly one on the ship, y'know.
<Slipstream> Heh, yeah... lead the way
<Doubledealer> If a room full of people not being paid to kill one another isn't friendly, I don't know what is.
* Diablo extends the other five lightning claws and starts to fully charge them
<Bentnose> So... how's Anvil?
* Roadkill notices the claws and decides to act before Diab can use them
<Crosscut> Shut up. Just shut up.
* Network tightens his squeeze on Diablo's neck
<Bentnose> I liked him.  He didn't curse all the time. Like you. Who I'm practically cellmates with.
<Roadkill> Sorry, Diab, but it's gotta be done... *punches Diablo in the head. Hard.*
* Waitstate exits the room and heads up to the bridge
* Network stares at Roadkill as if he was saying "hey, be careful!"
* Diablo blacks out. Scarab beeps and runs off into a vent
* Slipstream absently follows Wait
* Runastray lies in the medbay, holding on to life
* Roadkill shrugs at Network "Had t'be done."
<Sunspot> So what've you been up to, Doubledealer?
* Chibi runs into the lounge, leaping onto Sunspots leg "hi! I'm Chibi-Waitstate!"
* Network uncoils from Diablo's neck, struggling to get out from under him and hisses at Roadkill for assistance
<Sunspot> Oh!
* Roadkill gets up and picks up Diablo, allowing Network to get free
* Tint continues cleaning up debris.
* Sunspot giggles.
<Sunspot> I remember you, cute li'l thing.
<Thrashmane> Hey, I'm cute too.
* Network gets up and pages the Freedom
* Admiral-Lilwall notes the msg from Network
* Doubledealer sneers.
* Roadkill hauls Diablo up onto his shoulder and starts for the Freedom. "coming, Network?"
<Doubledealer> I cannot believe nobody has destroyed this ship yet.
* Chibi looks down, making circles with his foot, hands behind his back "awwwwww...am I really?" and takes out his NARF foam parody beamsabre "do I look meanacing now?"
<Admiral-Lilwall> [comm] Waitstate, Roadkill has captured Diablo, with the help of Network. They're on their way back now.
* Sunspot pats chibi-Waitstate.
* Slipstream arrives at the bridge just after Waitstate and resumes her absent-minded pacing
* Network nods, but looks to the vent where scarab ran off to, concerned for him also
* Trihorn, still at the bridge doors, sneaks in with the others
<Roadkill> *notes Network's concern* I'm sure Scarab has enough sense to makes its way back to the Freedom, Network
* Network sends a text msg off to Scarab just in case anyway, and follows RK to the Freedom
* Chibi whaps Thrash on the head with his beamnarf, then goes back to being patted by Sun
<Thrashmane> Huh?
* Slipstream doesn't notice Trihorn following her
<Thrashmane> Well that wasn't very nice now was it.  Incredibly cute though.
* Moonstone peeks out from behind Sunspot and sees the scary chibi thing.
* Launch quacks at Chibi-State and Moonstone
<Doubledealer> Y'know, _I_ used to have cute little pets.
* Chibi spots the dragon and the duck 'AHHHHHHH!!!!!' and hides behind Sunspot
* Roadkill makes it back to the Freedom with Diablo
* Tint realizes there's more than enough drones cleaning up right now, and heads off to the lounge.
<Roadkill> [comm to bridge] Hooray for the cavalry and all that. Got Diab here, where d'ya want me t'put him?
<Tint> Hi, bots...
* Moonstone chirps questioningly at the chibibot.
<Waitstate> [comm to RK] Modelock and restrain him, and take him to medbrig 1
* Tint glances at Doubledealer warningly.
<Sunspot> Oh, hi, Tint!  I was wondering where you got off to.
<Roadkill> [comm] all righty then
* Network heads off to find Format
<Doubledealer> Hello.
* Maximum-Magnum has gone off to his quarters
* Chibi pokes his head out "a-are they gone?"
<Thrashmane> *Quack*
<Tint> Cleaning.  But they've already go so many drones, I figured, might as well go see what everyone else is doing..
* Roadkill grabs a modelock, takes Diab to medbrig1, sticks the modelock on him, and puts him down in the medbrig
<Tint> So...what's happening?
<Sunspot> Not much.  I think we're leaving soon, though.
* Scrabble drops from the ceiling and lands right in front of Chibi
<Doubledealer> We're secretly planning the overthrow of the Freedom's bridge crew.
<Tint> Oh.
<Chibi> AHHHHH!!!!
<Doubledealer> Once we destroy them, we'll take the Freedom to Cybertron and conquer it for ourselves.
* Scrabble beeps
* Slipstream continues pacing around the bridge with Trihorn following at her heels
* Chibi dives behind Sun "save me!!"
<Tint> Ah-heh.
* Scrabble beep-snickers and scuttles off
* Trihorn roars while following Slip
<Slipstream> gack! what the-- Trihorn!
* Slipstream pokes the little dino in the ribs with her foot "Don't DO that t'me!" *resumes pacing*
* Trihorn roars a reply back and keeps following
* Roadkill makes sure that Diab is properly restrained, then locks up the medbrig
* Line-In leaves Powerplays store and walks over to the bar
<Sunspot> So are you thinking of coming with us, Tint?
<Tint> Well, I didn't wanna impose or anything. I'd really like to get off this planet, so if you guys'll have me... sure.
<Doubledealer> I warn you, you never get to leave.
<Sunspot> [comm] Waitstate?  We have a possible new member for you to meet.
* Runastray awakes "AHHHH!!!!!!!"
* Slipstream sits down suddenly at one of the bridge stations, idly drums her fingers on the console, then gets up and starts pacing again
<Waitstate> [comm] Really? If you're sure he isn't someone else trying to destroy us all, bring him aboard. heh.
<Tint> Never get to leave?  Is that why you're still here, Double D?
<Doubledealer> Be sure of it.
Chibi looks at the dragon "You're not scary!"
<Doubledealer> All I wanted was off a planet.
<Doubledealer> I got THAT, but I apparently never get to leave.
* Moonstone chirps warningly at the chibibot.
<Sunspot> [comm] Do you want me to bring him to you?
* Chibi smiles widely and strokes Moon's head
<Doubledealer> Because, you see, any time we enter a port of any type whatsoever, LONAC manages to get into a massive firefight.
* Slipstream sighs and stares out the main viewscreen for a bit
<Tint> Like today.
<Waitstate> [comm] yes, my office. I'll be waiting there if you're coming now.
<Doubledealer> Which nine times out of ten results in forcible expulsion from the premises.
* Moonstone looks confusedly at the li'l bot.
<Scamp> I want some extra creds for the clean-up
<Sunspot> [comm] Okay, we'll be up in a few.
<Tint> Maybe you guys should just pick up a headshrinker or something.  Keep the crazies under wraps.
<Sunspot> Ready to meet the boss, Tint?
* Scamp leaves the area with the rest of Dark Force
<Tint> Uh... sure, okay.
<Scamp> I'm gonna go back to the ship
<Chibi> awwwwww! *pats Dragons head and slips him an energon goodie*
<Doubledealer> Ah, well. I guess I'll go find someone more interesting to talk to.
<Doubledealer> Heh. Heh heh.
<Doubledealer> Seeya, suckers.
* Doubledealer leaves.
* Scarab runs back onto the ship
* Tint waits for Sunspot to lead the way.
* Waitstate gets up and goes to his office
* Sunspot leads to way.
* Tint follows.
* Moonstone carefully takes the offered goodie.
* Chibi smiles
* Slipstream sits down on the bridge floor and starts petting Trihorn
* Sunspot walks and walks and goes in the lift and walks some more and gets to Waitstate's office.
* Tint follows Sunspot.
* Trihorn sits next to Slip and roars happy
* Sunspot knocks on Wait's door.
* Tint brushes dust off his chassis at the last minute.
<Slipstream> Heh, happy little dino.. *petpet*
<Sunspot> (whisper) He's a nice guy, don't worry.
<Waitstate> Come on in
* Sunspot goes in.
<Tint> (whisper) yeah...he thinks I'll try and blow y'all up... I overhear.....*cuts himself off and enters the office.*
<Sunspot> This is Waitstate!  Waitstate, this is Tint.  Roadkill and I ran into him in the station lounge.
<Tint> Hi..
* Tint waves and extends a hand, not really sure how to act...
* Waitstate stands and offers a hand
<Waitstate> Hello Tint
* Tint shakes.
* Sunspot stands aside.
* Diablo slowly awakens groggily
<Waitstate> Have a seat
<Tint> Thank you.
* Tint sits down.
* Waitstate sits as well
<Waitstate> I hear you're interesting in joining
<Tint> Well, honestly, I was only looking for transportation to the next port...but Sunspot here suggested joining up, and I really don't have anything else to do with my life... but I don't really want to impose, so....
<Waitstate> If you just want transport, we can do that. But joining up is certainly not an imposition.
* Diablo sees where he is and isn't happy
<Tint> Well, like I said, I really have nothing better to do.  So, I guess...if it's alright with you and your crew...
* Roadkill is outside the medbrig, keeping an eye on Diab
* Waitstate grabs a pad
<Waitstate> this has all the information about our group, and a membership application
* Tint nods to Waitstate.
* Trihorn falls asleep
* Slipstream picks up Trihorn and puts him in a chair so nobody will step on him, then goes back to pacing
* Tint looks over the pad.
<Diablo> Get me the slag out of here
* Slipstream goes to Wait's office and hesitantly knocks at the door. "Um, Wait, y'busy?"
<Roadkill> No can do, big guy. *shrugs*
<Waitstate> come in
* Sunspot looks over at the door.
* Tint is preoccupied with the application...
* Slipstream walks in, then pauses when she sees Tint and Sunny
<Slipstream> um...
<Diablo> Guess I'll have to find another way then. *wonders if his comm will work*
<Sunspot> Hiya, Slip.  We were just about done if you wanted the boss to yourself... /:)
<Slipstream> heh, right then...
* Tint finishes the application and hands it back to Waitstate.
<Waitstate> thanks
* Slipstream starts pacing, then stops herself and leans against the wall
* Tint nods.
<Sunspot> C'mon, I can show you around the ship if you'd like.  Y'know, if it's gonna be your home for a while.
<Waitstate> we'll run this through and get back to you when we finish. Meanwhile, enjoy the ship. We have some, in my opinion, nice public accomodations.
<Slipstream> *snickers slightly*
<Tint> Sure, if we're finished here...Thrash won't mind? /:)
<Tint> Thanks for your time, Waitstate.  I'll try not to disappoint...
<Waitstate> I'm sure you won't :)
<Sunspot> I think kitty'll manage.  He's probably off sleeping anyway, silly thing.
<Diablo> Perhaps I should have done more 'permanent' damage earlier
<Roadkill> Just would've made things worse, Diab.
* Sunspot leads the way to the plaza, which she figures is a good place to start.
* Slipstream watches Tint and Sunny leave the office
<Diablo> I doubt that
* Tint follows.
<Waitstate> So... what did you need Slip?
<Slipstream> Um... *looks embarrased* I hate t'do this to ya again, but...
* Waitstate fixes a glare on Slip. "Whaaat?"
<Slipstream> *sighs* I gotta leave the Freedom for a while...
<Waitstate> Again??
<Slipstream> yeah, I know... *shrugs*
<Waitstate> where will you go?
<Slipstream> *gestures vaguely* Places.
<Slipstream> Around. Y'know. Wherever whim and fancy take me.
<Waitstate> hmph
<Waitstate> ok, fine. How about "why?"
<Slipstream> Why? Heh, lots of reasons
<Waitstate> name a few?
<Slipstream> well, that Strikers guy in the brig for one.
<Slipstream> the fact that I'm gonna go totally stir crazy soon for another
<Waitstate> What does he have to do with anything?
<Slipstream> *shrugs* 
<Slipstream> he wants me dead, ain't that reason enough?
<Waitstate> wouldn't you rather be where you can keep an eye on him?
<Slipstream> Heh, not particuarly.
* Slipstream shrugs again and starts pacing before she realises what she's doing
<Waitstate> well, the stir crazy part at least I can understand. You've put several ruts into the floors already ;p
<Slipstream> *blinks and looks up* Hm? Oh, yeah... *looks embarrased*
<Tint> So...how DO you guys manage to not blow up the ship like you do every starport?
<Sunspot> It's a good ship.  And we try to keep the actual fighting off it.
<Slipstream> sooo... yeah.
<Tint> Ah.
<Waitstate> I suppose I have no good reason to keep you from going. But damnit, I wish you wouldn't
<Slipstream> heh, and why d'ya wish that? /:)
<Waitstate> Because it's a big universe, and you're only one bot. And you DO have some people out to get you for some reason.
<Slipstream> I've managed in this big universe for this long, don't forget. And at least one of the bots after me is now in the brig. ;)
<Waitstate> one of several.
<Slipstream> *shrugs* Better than nothing, aye?
<Waitstate> You're still much safer here.
<Slipstream> *shakes her head slightly* Safe ain't ever been a thing I've much worried 'bout, Wait.
* Diablo wishes he had some drone spiderbots with him
<Slipstream> But, if it makes ya feel better, I'll do my best t'keep in touch with ya while I'm gone, mkay?
<Waitstate> I would very much appreciate it. I worry.
* Waitstate sighs
<Slipstream> Heh, I know ya do. Y'worry way too much. ;)
<Waitstate> heh
<Waitstate> Like I said, I have no real solid reason to force you to stay. I suppose you can go. But please stay in touch. If you get in trouble, I'd like to be able to do whatever I can.
<Slipstream> I'll do m'best, Wait. Promise. *smiles*
<Slipstream> And I'll try to stay out of trouble as well. ;)
<Waitstate> yeah, sure ;)
<Waitstate> ;p
<Waitstate> any ideas on duration?
<Slipstream> *shrugs helplessly* I have no idea. could be a week, could be several.
<Slipstream> there's things I've got to attend to, and I have no idea how long it'll take
<Waitstate> at what point should we go looking for you then? heh
<Slipstream> I wouldn't bother if I were you. After all, it's a big universe, and I'm just one bot... ;)
<Waitstate> heh, well. We'll see then.
<Slipstream> mmhmm. *nods*
<Slipstream> *chuckles* Anyway, I better go before I put more ruts into your precious carpeting.
* Waitstate laughs
<Waitstate> alright, I guess I'll be seeing you. Goodbye Slip, and good journey.
<Slipstream> Thanks, Wait. :)
* Slipstream heads for the office door
<Slipstream> I'll see ya around, heh
* Slipstream waves at Wait before leaving the office and heading for the launch bay
* Waitstate waves back as the door closes
* Slipstream arrives at the launch bay, tfs, and flies out and away