Auspex's reality. The sanctuary. Comforting the dead.
*loud dance music from the sanctuary... and a cheery spark that feels nothing like Hormah's*
Bob: *onlines his optics and looks around, then pulls his carpet over his head*
Chiproach: *GLEEEEING*
Auspex: *looks askance at chiproach with a chuckle, before going to peek into the main room*
*a dark blue and grey mech looks over his shoulder, turning down the music a little.* Are you Auspex?
Auspex: *blinks a bit* I am. Perhaps I've met one of your alternates, you look much like Soundwave..?
Soundwave: *chuckles* I am. I was. *his gaze goes to the Chiproach, who is beside herself with excitement and babbling with soft intensity*
Auspex: *blinks, and looks down the chiproach, with a little smile* Laserbeak's construct says hello, I believe... though you might understand her better than I can.
Soundwave: *softly* Tessera. Sparksong. She's beautiful.
Auspex: *slightly amused that he knows* You've been talking with Primus.
Soundwave: Sure I have. *walks over to show a finger to the little one, but makes no effort to touch her because he doesn't know how to be solid.*
Chiproach: *GLEEEEEEEE*
Soundwave: *seems to be smiling. He doesn't turn as something goes clunk behind him* Frenzy....
Frenzy: *invisible and eek! at being so clumsy* I'm good, boss! Uhhh. Sorry?
Soundwave: Don't make me send you home to Galvatron.
Frenzy: Awww... she laughs at me.
Soundwave: *silently laughing at him, but not in a bad way. Brushes Chiproach with his finger and talks to her softly spark to spark*
Auspex: *nods to the free-spark she can't see* Frenzy? You're... a recent arrival to the Allspark, I've heard.
Frenzy: *more meep* Uh... yeah. So?
Soundwave: *turns and walks over and gently smacks him in the back of the head, still playing his happy tunes.*
Auspex: *blinks, finding the motion odd when she can only see Soundwave, but she hides her smile* Simply an observation. I hoped you weren't finding the transition to be too jarring.
Frenzy: *unseen head rubbing. Feeling just a wee bit discontented, though not at the hit* I can take it. It's just kinda lonely.
Soundwave: *distracted by the nearest mural as his song changes to 'Jekyll and Hyde'*
Auspex: *tiny frown* You... miss your brother, I take it?
Frenzy: *quietly, as the discontent changes to a soft ache of sadness* All them chumps. 'N my recorders, too.
Auspex: *nods quietly* It's hard, leaving others, on either side of the divide. But there are others to help fill that void, and the pain will lessen, if a little. I hear that your constructs are in good hands, as well. *little smile*
*The air stirs softly near her, accompanied by the soft static of an unhappy free spark* Yeah? Laserbeak add 'em ta his goon squad?
Auspex: *blinks, somewhat surprised that he doesn't know* Rumble is taking care of them. And, actually, he has help... though I gather you haven't spoken to anyone about what is happening in the living world, and I'm not sure I should be the one to explain everything.
Frenzy: .... I kinda get lost when I listen ta the song. 'N no... I ain't talked ta nobody. So he did have a squeeze. I knowed it.
Soundwave: *soft snort and a little Linkin' Park*
Auspex: I'd... imagine the Allspark song is easily all-consuming; I had a glimpse, once. *she offers a little smile* Well, yes, he did. He was wary of telling anyone.
Frenzy: *spurt of hurt anger* Why? Scared I'd steal his girl? What, is she an Autobot're somethin'?
Auspex: *sighs, lowers herself to kneel at a closer level to what she remembers of the average humanoid cassette* No, that was not his concern. She is human. That should explain much of his reasoning.
Frenzy: *shocked silence*
Soundwave: *twinging with sympathy for him, but not turning away from the mural*
Auspex: *glances up at Soundwave, curious at his reaction, before turning back to Frenzy, speaking gently* He was concerned for her safety. I doubt he would have kept it from anyone, otherwise.
Frenzy: *more shock... and then squick... and then mournfulness* ...I'da ben an aft. But... a squishy? What.... Why?
Soundwave: *clearly weirded out by the thought, which is why he never told Frenzy himself*
Auspex: *hesitates, having no very good answer to this* I didn't speak to him very much, directly. She battled him, and defeated him, at a time when he was very low on energy. I think that won his respect, to a certain extent. *she chuckles lightly* Apparently, she is a very strong human, in will and in emotional strength.
Frenzy: *nearly says something vulgar, and sparks with embarrassment* Hen pecked. Figures. ...She good ta Rogue 'n Soundbit?
Auspex: *raises a brow* Not really, from what I've seen of him. Humans are resilient in ways we don't understand, and, as a Starscream I know would be quick to point out, often think much like Decepticons. She has her own strengths, that I'm sure he's come to appreciate.
I assume so. I was given a glimpse of the fem - she is Rogue? - in an encounter with some sort of human paper product that is packaged in long rolls... *she smiles at the image* She certainly seemed content. I wish I could tell you more, but I haven't met her.
Frenzy: *faint, faraway echoing sound of a facepalm.* They let'er get toilet paper? Oiiii.
Soundwave: *amused as a dance beat comes from his speakers*
Auspex: *tilts her head curiously, hiding a smile* She's had experience with it then, I take it?
Frenzy: *rueful and fond exasperation* Oh yeah. Hadta stop sendin' her ta squishy populated places if I wanted anythin' done.
Auspex: *chuckles a bit* Perhaps she'll learn.
Frenzy: She's ben like that fer nearly a hundred years now... it don't seem too likely. She's just glitched.
Soundwave: *sparking with his own fond and reminiscent amusement.*
Auspex: *notes the various impressions, smiles subtly* I'm sure they'll be well taken care of.
Frenzy: *low concern* Yeah... bein' round all them squishies probably ain't that fun for 'em though.
Auspex: Hm. From what I've heard, they are on Chaar at the moment.
Frenzy: *silent, thinking that over in his sometimes slow way* 'N Rumble 'n his doll're there too? That... musta opened some optics.
Soundwave: *slightly funny song in the background*
Auspex: *nods thoughtfully* I'm rather surprised, myself. Apparently they're spark-mates now... er, married, I suppose. Perhaps they feel it's worth the risk, especially with Threnody needing support.
*another interval of shocked silence from both sparks, broken by soft chatter from the Chiproach, then Soundwave feels of curiosity and Frenzy flashes with concern.*
Frenzy: How's the kid doin'?
Auspex: *realizes she's not being terribly subtle about breaking this news to them, but perhaps it's better to tell them all at once like this*
I'm not sure, actually; I haven't heard a great deal. I think she will be strong, though.
Frenzy: *pride bordering on sadness as he says gruffly* 'Course she will, with what she's made'a. But she never wanted t' rule.
Soundwave: *spurt of surprise at that*
Auspex: *glances up at Soundwave curiously, but nods at Frenzy* I thought perhaps not... but her people believe in her.
Frenzy: *low* 'N if lugnut's there, the birds 'n idiots probably are too. She'll be alright. *unexpressed sigh and the sad loneliness makes itself known again* You hear anythin' about Ravage?
Auspex: *shakes her head* I'm afraid not, I'm sorry.
Frenzy: Dumb $%#@$#@... sorry. He wanted ta walk upright so's ta be more like his doll. *sad* Funny... I was always @%@!#$@ off at them two #$@#@#$s fer leavin' us. *voice drops* But then I was the one that left.
Soundwave: *coming over to put a hand on his shoulder*
Frenzy: *surprised at this, but also crying silently*
Auspex: *optics flicker a bit, she sighs softly* I know. It's never easy...
Frenzy: We... ben nearly part'a each other fer so slaggin' long.... @$%#$$#! *Mortified at his grief*
Soundwave: *softly* Till all are one. The team's broken now. But as Auspex said, we'll heal. I have.
Auspex: *carefully* Don't be ashamed of grief. It is a logical emotion, and there is no need for a show of bravado, in a sanctuary. I understand very well. It will take time.
*The small spark hesitates, but then just lets go, not even registering this time when Soundwave goes to a knee and puts an arm around him. Auspex will be able to feel the slightly dulled ache of the larger spark's own sorrow and loneliness. He's already healed much, but separations like this aren't natural, and therefore not easy.*
Auspex: *sighs softly, watching them with silent sympathy*
*Primus stirs then, wrapping all four of them in affection and compassion that in no way negates the free sparks' feelings, but only offers understanding support and approval. After a time Frenzy is able to pull himself together, and suddenly feels like a smart aleck remark is ready to happen*
Auspex: *nudges Primus thankfully* We all grieve. Even Primus grieves. We carry on, and you are strong.
Frenzy: *amused swagger and brag mixed in with gratefulness* You betcher pretty skidplate I am, doll.
*a quick brush against her spark like a stolen kiss, and Frenzy is gone*
Soundwave: *sparks anger and prepares to go in pursuit*
Auspex: *starts in surprise, blinkblinking. Her expression is comically nonplussed for a few moments, but then she chuckles softly. She's aware of Soundwave's reaction, and shakes her head a bit* He is covering his embarrassment for his emotional display. He meant no harm. I think. *she doesn't seem to have minded, either way. She's patient.*
Soundwave: *hesitates, but then looks up as Primus once more touches him gently* Alright.
Auspex: *tilts her head curiously* You've been gone for awhile, I've heard?
Soundwave: *surprise at the subject change* Yes. I... don't know how long exactly, I spent most of my time in the song till Moonshadow came.
Auspex: *ponders the name* I don't believe I've met a Moonshadow.
Soundwave: *soft regret* Starscream's mate. He died not long ago, just before Kup and Frenzy.
Auspex: *blinks in slight surprise* Her mate... hmm. *nods quietly* You are friends?
Soundwave: *looks away* When I met him I understood why she'd turned away from me.
Auspex: *another little nod. Realities run in parallel, again...* I imagine learning this would be somewhat... freeing?
Soundwave: It was. *relief mixed with old wistfulness*
Auspex: *quietly* I'm glad to hear that. Harboring bitterness is painful... some do, still, even in the Allspark.
Soundwave: *shakes his head* He makes her happy. I'd never seen her so happy as the day he came.
Auspex: *smiles slightly* I see how that pleases you; that's a very healthy outlook. What kind of person is he?
Soundwave: As his name. Gentle. Quiet. He exists only to love and to belong to the one he loves.
Auspex: *'heh's thoughtfully* This does not surprise me. Time and again, I've seen the good such a person does for Starscream's mercurial and somewhat... insecure nature. She needs a refuge.
Soundwave: She died defending him. *he's still sad he couldn't be that refuge, but has accepted it*
Bob: *onlines his optics and looks around, then pulls his carpet over his head*
Chiproach: *GLEEEEING*
Auspex: *looks askance at chiproach with a chuckle, before going to peek into the main room*
*a dark blue and grey mech looks over his shoulder, turning down the music a little.* Are you Auspex?
Auspex: *blinks a bit* I am. Perhaps I've met one of your alternates, you look much like Soundwave..?
Soundwave: *chuckles* I am. I was. *his gaze goes to the Chiproach, who is beside herself with excitement and babbling with soft intensity*
Auspex: *blinks, and looks down the chiproach, with a little smile* Laserbeak's construct says hello, I believe... though you might understand her better than I can.
Soundwave: *softly* Tessera. Sparksong. She's beautiful.
Auspex: *slightly amused that he knows* You've been talking with Primus.
Soundwave: Sure I have. *walks over to show a finger to the little one, but makes no effort to touch her because he doesn't know how to be solid.*
Chiproach: *GLEEEEEEEE*
Soundwave: *seems to be smiling. He doesn't turn as something goes clunk behind him* Frenzy....
Frenzy: *invisible and eek! at being so clumsy* I'm good, boss! Uhhh. Sorry?
Soundwave: Don't make me send you home to Galvatron.
Frenzy: Awww... she laughs at me.
Soundwave: *silently laughing at him, but not in a bad way. Brushes Chiproach with his finger and talks to her softly spark to spark*
Auspex: *nods to the free-spark she can't see* Frenzy? You're... a recent arrival to the Allspark, I've heard.
Frenzy: *more meep* Uh... yeah. So?
Soundwave: *turns and walks over and gently smacks him in the back of the head, still playing his happy tunes.*
Auspex: *blinks, finding the motion odd when she can only see Soundwave, but she hides her smile* Simply an observation. I hoped you weren't finding the transition to be too jarring.
Frenzy: *unseen head rubbing. Feeling just a wee bit discontented, though not at the hit* I can take it. It's just kinda lonely.
Soundwave: *distracted by the nearest mural as his song changes to 'Jekyll and Hyde'*
Auspex: *tiny frown* You... miss your brother, I take it?
Frenzy: *quietly, as the discontent changes to a soft ache of sadness* All them chumps. 'N my recorders, too.
Auspex: *nods quietly* It's hard, leaving others, on either side of the divide. But there are others to help fill that void, and the pain will lessen, if a little. I hear that your constructs are in good hands, as well. *little smile*
*The air stirs softly near her, accompanied by the soft static of an unhappy free spark* Yeah? Laserbeak add 'em ta his goon squad?
Auspex: *blinks, somewhat surprised that he doesn't know* Rumble is taking care of them. And, actually, he has help... though I gather you haven't spoken to anyone about what is happening in the living world, and I'm not sure I should be the one to explain everything.
Frenzy: .... I kinda get lost when I listen ta the song. 'N no... I ain't talked ta nobody. So he did have a squeeze. I knowed it.
Soundwave: *soft snort and a little Linkin' Park*
Auspex: I'd... imagine the Allspark song is easily all-consuming; I had a glimpse, once. *she offers a little smile* Well, yes, he did. He was wary of telling anyone.
Frenzy: *spurt of hurt anger* Why? Scared I'd steal his girl? What, is she an Autobot're somethin'?
Auspex: *sighs, lowers herself to kneel at a closer level to what she remembers of the average humanoid cassette* No, that was not his concern. She is human. That should explain much of his reasoning.
Frenzy: *shocked silence*
Soundwave: *twinging with sympathy for him, but not turning away from the mural*
Auspex: *glances up at Soundwave, curious at his reaction, before turning back to Frenzy, speaking gently* He was concerned for her safety. I doubt he would have kept it from anyone, otherwise.
Frenzy: *more shock... and then squick... and then mournfulness* ...I'da ben an aft. But... a squishy? What.... Why?
Soundwave: *clearly weirded out by the thought, which is why he never told Frenzy himself*
Auspex: *hesitates, having no very good answer to this* I didn't speak to him very much, directly. She battled him, and defeated him, at a time when he was very low on energy. I think that won his respect, to a certain extent. *she chuckles lightly* Apparently, she is a very strong human, in will and in emotional strength.
Frenzy: *nearly says something vulgar, and sparks with embarrassment* Hen pecked. Figures. ...She good ta Rogue 'n Soundbit?
Auspex: *raises a brow* Not really, from what I've seen of him. Humans are resilient in ways we don't understand, and, as a Starscream I know would be quick to point out, often think much like Decepticons. She has her own strengths, that I'm sure he's come to appreciate.
I assume so. I was given a glimpse of the fem - she is Rogue? - in an encounter with some sort of human paper product that is packaged in long rolls... *she smiles at the image* She certainly seemed content. I wish I could tell you more, but I haven't met her.
Frenzy: *faint, faraway echoing sound of a facepalm.* They let'er get toilet paper? Oiiii.
Soundwave: *amused as a dance beat comes from his speakers*
Auspex: *tilts her head curiously, hiding a smile* She's had experience with it then, I take it?
Frenzy: *rueful and fond exasperation* Oh yeah. Hadta stop sendin' her ta squishy populated places if I wanted anythin' done.
Auspex: *chuckles a bit* Perhaps she'll learn.
Frenzy: She's ben like that fer nearly a hundred years now... it don't seem too likely. She's just glitched.
Soundwave: *sparking with his own fond and reminiscent amusement.*
Auspex: *notes the various impressions, smiles subtly* I'm sure they'll be well taken care of.
Frenzy: *low concern* Yeah... bein' round all them squishies probably ain't that fun for 'em though.
Auspex: Hm. From what I've heard, they are on Chaar at the moment.
Frenzy: *silent, thinking that over in his sometimes slow way* 'N Rumble 'n his doll're there too? That... musta opened some optics.
Soundwave: *slightly funny song in the background*
Auspex: *nods thoughtfully* I'm rather surprised, myself. Apparently they're spark-mates now... er, married, I suppose. Perhaps they feel it's worth the risk, especially with Threnody needing support.
*another interval of shocked silence from both sparks, broken by soft chatter from the Chiproach, then Soundwave feels of curiosity and Frenzy flashes with concern.*
Frenzy: How's the kid doin'?
Auspex: *realizes she's not being terribly subtle about breaking this news to them, but perhaps it's better to tell them all at once like this*
I'm not sure, actually; I haven't heard a great deal. I think she will be strong, though.
Frenzy: *pride bordering on sadness as he says gruffly* 'Course she will, with what she's made'a. But she never wanted t' rule.
Soundwave: *spurt of surprise at that*
Auspex: *glances up at Soundwave curiously, but nods at Frenzy* I thought perhaps not... but her people believe in her.
Frenzy: *low* 'N if lugnut's there, the birds 'n idiots probably are too. She'll be alright. *unexpressed sigh and the sad loneliness makes itself known again* You hear anythin' about Ravage?
Auspex: *shakes her head* I'm afraid not, I'm sorry.
Frenzy: Dumb $%#@$#@... sorry. He wanted ta walk upright so's ta be more like his doll. *sad* Funny... I was always @%@!#$@ off at them two #$@#@#$s fer leavin' us. *voice drops* But then I was the one that left.
Soundwave: *coming over to put a hand on his shoulder*
Frenzy: *surprised at this, but also crying silently*
Auspex: *optics flicker a bit, she sighs softly* I know. It's never easy...
Frenzy: We... ben nearly part'a each other fer so slaggin' long.... @$%#$$#! *Mortified at his grief*
Soundwave: *softly* Till all are one. The team's broken now. But as Auspex said, we'll heal. I have.
Auspex: *carefully* Don't be ashamed of grief. It is a logical emotion, and there is no need for a show of bravado, in a sanctuary. I understand very well. It will take time.
*The small spark hesitates, but then just lets go, not even registering this time when Soundwave goes to a knee and puts an arm around him. Auspex will be able to feel the slightly dulled ache of the larger spark's own sorrow and loneliness. He's already healed much, but separations like this aren't natural, and therefore not easy.*
Auspex: *sighs softly, watching them with silent sympathy*
*Primus stirs then, wrapping all four of them in affection and compassion that in no way negates the free sparks' feelings, but only offers understanding support and approval. After a time Frenzy is able to pull himself together, and suddenly feels like a smart aleck remark is ready to happen*
Auspex: *nudges Primus thankfully* We all grieve. Even Primus grieves. We carry on, and you are strong.
Frenzy: *amused swagger and brag mixed in with gratefulness* You betcher pretty skidplate I am, doll.
*a quick brush against her spark like a stolen kiss, and Frenzy is gone*
Soundwave: *sparks anger and prepares to go in pursuit*
Auspex: *starts in surprise, blinkblinking. Her expression is comically nonplussed for a few moments, but then she chuckles softly. She's aware of Soundwave's reaction, and shakes her head a bit* He is covering his embarrassment for his emotional display. He meant no harm. I think. *she doesn't seem to have minded, either way. She's patient.*
Soundwave: *hesitates, but then looks up as Primus once more touches him gently* Alright.
Auspex: *tilts her head curiously* You've been gone for awhile, I've heard?
Soundwave: *surprise at the subject change* Yes. I... don't know how long exactly, I spent most of my time in the song till Moonshadow came.
Auspex: *ponders the name* I don't believe I've met a Moonshadow.
Soundwave: *soft regret* Starscream's mate. He died not long ago, just before Kup and Frenzy.
Auspex: *blinks in slight surprise* Her mate... hmm. *nods quietly* You are friends?
Soundwave: *looks away* When I met him I understood why she'd turned away from me.
Auspex: *another little nod. Realities run in parallel, again...* I imagine learning this would be somewhat... freeing?
Soundwave: It was. *relief mixed with old wistfulness*
Auspex: *quietly* I'm glad to hear that. Harboring bitterness is painful... some do, still, even in the Allspark.
Soundwave: *shakes his head* He makes her happy. I'd never seen her so happy as the day he came.
Auspex: *smiles slightly* I see how that pleases you; that's a very healthy outlook. What kind of person is he?
Soundwave: As his name. Gentle. Quiet. He exists only to love and to belong to the one he loves.
Auspex: *'heh's thoughtfully* This does not surprise me. Time and again, I've seen the good such a person does for Starscream's mercurial and somewhat... insecure nature. She needs a refuge.
Soundwave: She died defending him. *he's still sad he couldn't be that refuge, but has accepted it*