User blog:Bzero/Kup – Valvolux Personnel Assistance

Kup is seen in a skewed message recorded in the Decagon. He’s looking off to the side and asks grumpily, “Is this thing on? Are we recording? Right.” Kup turns back to the camera, which is still off-center, cutting off half his aged face. Nonetheless, Kup presses forward. “This is Kup – you know who I am.” He frowns. “Last cycle I traveled to Valvolux to offer the Dominicons some Autobot assistance in defending their city. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, right? Plus, the citizens of Valvolux deserve protection.”

Kup twists his head and it makes a loud crackle and pop sound. A slight smile of satisfaction touches his faded features. He continues, “I talked to Knightmare and worked out an agreement where we would send some command and training support – construction folks they already have in spades. With Chromia’s permission I’ll come up with a list of recommended personnel – I already have some people in mind. Our extensive experience should give the Valvoluxians a real leg up against the Fallen.”

Kup’s rumpled face twists into an uncertain frown. “Oddly enough, they want a show of strength from us and volunteered me to fight one of them in the arena. Now, I haven’t been in an arena since Rigel 6, and then I was fighting turboworms, not Dominicons. Man, the turboworms on Rigel 6 are big – we’re talkin’ driller-sized. You had to hook ‘em just right or you’d wind up a tasty meal for the thrill of the crowd….”

Off-screen Rewind’s voice can be heard saying politely, “Kup – Valvolux?”

Kup’s optic ridge drops into a scowl at being interrupted, but he simply sighs and says, “Anyway. Let me know if you need that list and I’ll head back to Valvolux. Kup out.” He turns and walks away. A moment later Rewind’s head appears briefly as he shuts off the command center recorder.