IC Contact Post

[thehardway]

You have contacted Ultra Magnus, second-in-command and head of security of the Lost Light and Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord. State your business, and I will reach you as soon as possible.

Comments

voice; backdated to.. idk 4th/5thish???

[exclerk]

.. Magnus, Megatron wants me to meet him. Alone. Um. I want.. to see him, but just based on what happened to Ratchet and-- I don't think alone is a good idea.

[thehardway]

And I agree. Frankly, I don't think it's a good idea to go at all.

But if you intend to go anyway, I will follow you. [Because he's used to disobedient teammates.] I will keep my distance to make it seem as if you are alone.

[exclerk]

I-- I'd like that, thank you. I don't.. mean to make trouble for you, it's just-- I just need to see him.

[thehardway]

...He was a friend. You want answers. It's that simple.

I'll be here as your back up. If he attacks you, I will not hesitate to put him down.

Text; Assuming this is a catch-all inbox post, correct me if I'm wrong!

[indisposable]

[Rewind never thought he'd see the day where he'd be asking Ultra Magnus for emotional support...]

Hey, Minimus, it's Rewind. This is going to seem like a stupid request, because I know you, or I guess Ultra Magnus, or the old Ultra Magnus or whatever, doesn't do this kind of thing. But I really need to talk to someone right now, I feel like I'm going to explode...

You're the only one here who knows me well enough to make any kind of judgment calls. And I'm in desperate need for some advice right now.

[And some comfort, and reassurance, and maybe a really big hug, but he's not going to go asking him for any of those.]

TEXT; you're fine!

[thehardway]

[He can guess what this is about at this point. But he won't jump to that conclusion. Not until they talk.]

I'm here for you, Rewind.

Where do you want to meet?

TEXT;

[indisposable]

[He is actually very relieved to hear that.]

Somewhere private. But not here, not anywhere near this stupid apartment.

So I guess that would leave your apartment? As long as Chromedome isn't there.

TEXT;

[thehardway]

He isn't.

My apartment or the park would be fine. I'll be out of my armor.

TEXT;

[indisposable]

Wherever people wouldn't mind me shouting. I don't know if I can actually control the volume of my voice right now.

I'm sure most of my neighbors hate me right now.

TEXT; action or log?

[thehardway]

They'll have to deal with it.

I think we might be best to go to the park. It should be quiet right now. I'll meet you there.

ACTION; we can keep from clogging up the comms!

[indisposable]

[OOC: Considering I have three logs going on at once in there right now, and you have a fourth, oops.]

[Rewind reaches their meeting spot in the park very, very quickly, his restlessness keeping him from even a moment of hesitation in going. He's pacing across the grass, back and forth, looking horribly frustrated and extremely distressed, pedes wearing into the green grass and churning up some dirt as he stomps through it.]

ACTION;

[thehardway]

[Minimus wastes no time heading out to the park in order to see Rewind. He has a good idea what this is about, especially since Rewind mentioned wanting to avoid Chromedome currently.

This doesn't bode well. Not after his talk with Prowl.]

Rewind. You're pacing.

ACTION;

[indisposable]

[Rewind stops in his tracks when Minimus speaks up, turning to face him. He frowns.]

... Sorry. I can't sit still for too long. I'm really... really, really mad.

[He grips his helm with both hands, letting out a low and exasperated groan. It's been a long, long, long time since Rewind has felt this angry and confused.]

Moving around helps me think.

ACTION;

[thehardway]

That's fair.

[Minimus approaches, touching Rewind's shoulder lightly. The contact is faint, but he's trying. He's trying to be here.]

You can talk to me when you're ready.

ACTION;

[indisposable]

[Minimus is really doing more than Rewind even expected, lending out an ear when he really needed one.

Rewind covers his optics with his hands, to hide the tears, but it's impossible for him to cover up the hurt and betrayal in his voice.]

Chromedome went behind my back and-- he-- [It's still so hard for him to even comprehend.] He was seeing someone else!! He was doing Primus even knows what with Prowl!! Prowl!! And I'm so angry and hurt and frustrated, and I don't know what to do! I don't think I can ever forgive him for this!

ACTION;

[thehardway]

[Okay, this is even worse than he anticipated. He gathered generally what this meant for Prowl. Being heartbroken isn't something he's unfamiliar with and he can relate.

But this? This is even worse. Anger bubbles up inside of him on behalf of Rewind and Prowl alike. Forgetting Rewind was clearly the worst thing Chromedome could ever do to himself.

Minimus clenches a fist tightly.]

He was sure to not tell either of you. You or Prowl.

This is inexcusable.

[But Rewind surely already knows that.]

Do you need to sit?

ACTION;

[indisposable]

No, no, I can't- I can't sit, I can't stop moving, because if I do then I stop being mad and I just start... falling apart...

[He sobs harder, body shaking as he falls against Minimus, moving one hand from his optics to wrap around his brother-in-law's shoulders.]

What do I do?! I can't even bear to- to look at him anymore!! But I'm so scared, I'm so scared of what he's turning into, and I'm so scared that if I turn my back on him, he's going to hurt himself again...

Minimus, I don't want to lose him again!

ACTION;

[thehardway]

[Rewind. He was never capable of letting go of those he loved most. Minimus isn't worried about that. Really, it's just a difficult balance for Rewind, isn't it. Wanting to love and be patient, but angry and rightfully so.

He's startled when Rewind leans against him and begins to weep. Slowly, Minimus reaches up and embraces him, holding Rewind protectively.]

I wish I had an answer for you, Rewind. I know about intergalactic law, proper procedure, and I have the Autobot Code memorized, but this... this, I'm afraid I've never had any skill in.

For right now, I think this is what you need before we make another choice.

ACTION;

[indisposable]

[Rewind knows that Ultra Magnus- Minimus Ambus- wouldn't be able to help with this kind of thing. And yet he's family, he's the only person in this place who even knows him anymore. Rewind wraps his other arm around him, pressing his faceplate into his shoulder.]

I don't want this!! I don't want to feel like this... like two halves of me are being pulled on and I'm being torn apart... How could he do this to me??

[thehardway]

[Quietly, he does his best to comfort. He isn't very good at this, but he wants to try his best. Especially for Rewind. He places his hand lightly against the back of Rewind's head.]

I think that when he wiped his memories of you, he wiped away the best of his days. Do you remember that documentary Rodimus had you make? When you asked ... all of us if we were happy.

Chromedome said that he was happy with you. Without you, that doesn't leave much, does it.

I'm not making any excuses for him. I'm not. What he's done to you and Prowl was selfish and stupid and unbelievable. [Honestly, he'd like nothing more than to punch Chromedome in the face a few times, but he won't mention that.] I'm just saying that his best traits were with you, and that's been sealed away.

[indisposable]

[Rewind had actually completely forgotten that he'd left that bit in the documentary... He can hardly bear to even think about that clip right now, this hurts so bad. Still, he understands what Minimus is saying. That catch, that stupid little condition that he should've caught when he first said it:

"With you, I'm happy."

Rewind squeezes tighter onto Minimus.]

I know... I know you're right... When we first met, Chromedome was a mess. The more time we spent together, the better he tried to be... I just, I want to believe that I'm not the only reason he's a good person, I want to believe that it's just a part of him that I helped him see...

God, so many people here think I'm a horrible person because of that- because, even now, I can't see him as a monster.

September 25th Video

[knightunbraided]

Ultra Magnus! You wouldn't happen to have a few moments, would you? I have something I wish to ask you!

[thehardway]

Wing. What can I do for you?

[knightunbraided]

You are a friend of Ratchet's, yes?

[thehardway]

Yes. We've known each other for a long time.

[knightunbraided]

Ah! Good!

I was hoping you could help me find a way to, ah, seduce him. Drift and I have an interest in him, but he has been reluctant to commit so far.

1/3

[thehardway]

Seduce--

[thehardway]

[Him and Drift. Wanting to seduce Ratchet.









Oh.]

[thehardway]

I'm not the best person to ask about this kind of thing. You could ask anyone.

I'm not very romantic.

[knightunbraided]

But you know Ratchet, right? Perhaps you have some insight that Drift and I do not.

And I'm sure you can be plenty romantic if you put your mind to it!

[thehardway]

You-- really need to ask someone else if you wish to pursue this.

[knightunbraided]

Not even his favourite kind of energon?

[Guess who isn't taking "no" for an answer.]

1/2

[thehardway]

Ask someone else!

[thehardway]

...Please.

[knightunbraided]

[This reaction isn't what he expected. Some reluctance maybe, but not this. He pauses, wondering if he should change his plan of attack. Clearly something is bothering Magnus.]

Ultra Magnus? Is there something you want to talk about?

[thehardway]

There's a lot going on right now, and this... this isn't something I can help with.

If you and Drift wish to pursue him, I can't be involved in that.

[knightunbraided]

[There's more to it than that, though.]

Is Ratchet... special to you?

1/2

[thehardway]

[FUCK.]

[thehardway]

I need to go.

[Very carefully hangs the hell up]