That was a new one. Soundwave pauses in his continuous mockery, cocking his head towards the feed.
Ooooookay. And he glances back to Starscream. And who is this new human? Apparently he knows you, Starscream. My, you're popular amongst the lower lifeforms here.]
No erect in space? You poor microwave, no wonder you're so unhappy. Must be so unfulfilling for Gladdy. Did you tell her you have a new...partner? Or is it one of those open relationships? I'm rather curious how robo-boning works, actually.
[... Oh Primus, Starscream. You've been here for how long and you haven't picked up on any human lingo yet? Really? How much of a recluse have you been? Soundwave glances to Starscream as his commander completely misses the point of the name.
... Honestly now.
Back to Cave, and he attempted to clarify, listing a chain of command and a short list of names. Lord Megatron, Commander Starscream, and finally Soundwave. No, a purely working partnership. For Starscream's sake... he attempted to take this as seriously now as possible... conveniently 'forgetting' about the space erection quip. He could figure it out for himself.
As for robo-boning? Goodness me. You are a raunchy one, aren't you, Cave? Soundwave's head draws back slightly in a mixture of bemusement and amusement. You're a new one, Mr. Johnson.]
[There is no rhyme or reason to what cave does. Cave annoys Starscream because he is there. If Cave was a bit more honest, he would admit it was because Starscream reminded Cave of himself. If he was Honest.]
Ah, there it is. Young love, women getting between friendships. So tragic. So sad.
[This is getting better and better. The human was bold, he'd admit that, and with his obvious enjoyment of the situation came confusion and slight surprise at how easily this creature tormented Starscream.
And he was still alive, wonder of wonders.
With his commander in his face, demanding to know what he was looking at... well...
An image of Starscream himself suddenly cropped up. Ask a silly question.]
Re: VideoiowntheplaceDecember 4 2011, 06:38:16 UTC
Whoa whoa, far be it from me to suggest you're the robotic equivalent of a drunken teenager. But you know, I can't believe you's call you're friend over there a commie. That's cruel, even for a disgusting, hideous, alien lifeform such as yourself.
Perhaps you need me to walk you through the term. That other robot is your friend. FRIEND. FUH-REEEEEEEENDUH.
[Cave repeated the word over and over, more and more slowly, as if slowing it down enough will somehow make it more understandable.]
[At least Soundwave understands him. And he'd never for any circumstance want to actually TROLL Starscream. Oh no. Soundwave was far too loyal for that. Yep.]
You see fleshling? Perhaps you should use a dictionary more.
I hear they're magical books in your world that grant the ability to read. You do know what reading is, don't you?
Re: VideoiowntheplaceDecember 4 2011, 06:53:15 UTC
[Cave pauses only a moment, letting the robot have enough rope to trip himself up.]
I am quite capable of reading. According to your friend's definition over there, the word comrade is a synonym for friend.
You know, reading is magical. Perhaps you give it a go?
Also, books don't TEACH people to read. That's like water teaching someone to swim. Can you not read? I can teach you to read. We can start out with Charlotte's web. We'll see if we can work our way up to Machiavelli sometime this decade.
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That was a new one. Soundwave pauses in his continuous mockery, cocking his head towards the feed.
Ooooookay. And he glances back to Starscream. And who is this new human? Apparently he knows you, Starscream. My, you're popular amongst the lower lifeforms here.]
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Don't you have to oxidize your cells elsewhere?! I'm -clearly- trying to have a discussion with my partner.
[Starscream please don't call him your partner it makes this more awkward than it was before.]
And it is STARSCREAM! There is no erect in space!
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No erect in space? You poor microwave, no wonder you're so unhappy. Must be so unfulfilling for Gladdy. Did you tell her you have a new...partner? Or is it one of those open relationships? I'm rather curious how robo-boning works, actually.
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... Honestly now.
Back to Cave, and he attempted to clarify, listing a chain of command and a short list of names. Lord Megatron, Commander Starscream, and finally Soundwave. No, a purely working partnership. For Starscream's sake... he attempted to take this as seriously now as possible... conveniently 'forgetting' about the space erection quip. He could figure it out for himself.
As for robo-boning? Goodness me. You are a raunchy one, aren't you, Cave? Soundwave's head draws back slightly in a mixture of bemusement and amusement. You're a new one, Mr. Johnson.]
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W-What?! Who told you about my relationship with the Viper!!?
[It had to be Optimus. That's right. Blame Optimus for everything. Someone kick your puppy? It was Optimus.]
I-I-I mean...Soundwave! There is nothing funny about this man whatsoever!!
[He's going to ignore the robo-boning comment because honestly he's confused as to what a boning is.]
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[Cave bursts out in laughter. The kind directed AT you, not WITH you.]
I just suspected, since you both seemed to hate each other so much.
[Hatred between opposite gender == love in Cave's world.]
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He doesn't understand the logic of hatred=love though. Huh.
And now Soundwave is just watching you, Starscream. Sorry, he still looks immensely entertained by this.]
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NO! I mean...she's not-...ngh...
[His gaze turns to Soundwave and he looms close to his visor, accusingly.]
What are YOU looking at?!
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Ah, there it is. Young love, women getting between friendships. So tragic. So sad.
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And he was still alive, wonder of wonders.
With his commander in his face, demanding to know what he was looking at... well...
An image of Starscream himself suddenly cropped up. Ask a silly question.]
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First off, fleshling, I am eons older than you. Do not refer to me as a sparkling. Secondly, Soundwave isn't a friend. He's a comrade.
[Decepticons do not have friends.]
And Soundwave, don't even start with your smartaft remarks!
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Perhaps you need me to walk you through the term. That other robot is your friend. FRIEND. FUH-REEEEEEEENDUH.
[Cave repeated the word over and over, more and more slowly, as if slowing it down enough will somehow make it more understandable.]
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Soundwave lowers slightly, the visor directed towards the feed as the word... and definition of 'Comrade' crops up on the screen.
Definition of COMRADE
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a : an intimate friend or associate : companion b : a fellow soldier
... And no, he didn't see the issue with leaving 'intimate' in there. He was starting to like this game.]
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You see fleshling? Perhaps you should use a dictionary more.
I hear they're magical books in your world that grant the ability to read. You do know what reading is, don't you?
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I am quite capable of reading. According to your friend's definition over there, the word comrade is a synonym for friend.
You know, reading is magical. Perhaps you give it a go?
Also, books don't TEACH people to read. That's like water teaching someone to swim. Can you not read? I can teach you to read. We can start out with Charlotte's web. We'll see if we can work our way up to Machiavelli sometime this decade.
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