User blog:Spikewitwicky/January 26th, 2015 - Spike's Journal

Arrived at Uncle Ron and  Aunt Judy 's on Friday. I think Ron was a bit freaked out to see Helperbot arrive with us. Personally, I'm guessing it may have to be because I think Ron may have indulged in a hit of Washington's newest legalized crop. So yeah, even sober, having a near-sentinental robotic being arrive with us would have freaked anyone out.

Megan's cranky. I don't think she likes how "non-connected" Ron and Judy's household is. Another positive thing out of this vacation - it gives Megan a better understanding of how "real folk" live. She's expecting every room to be hard-wired and integrated, complete with large-screen monitors. Ron and Judy have an organic garden, a meditation room, and a reading room (where Helperbot will recharge). I've also tasked Helperbot (as requested by Blaster and Ratchet) to study Ron and Judy's environment. He knows about habitats, and how people adapt their living areas to reflect their personality, but I think this is his first time in a full-fledged "home" outside of Autobot City.

Ron seemed to be taken aback by Sparkplug. He later confined in me how frail he appears. To be honest, I didn't see it. In fact, he seems to be better than he's been in weeks. I'm guessing if you don't see your brother for months, you're going to base your assumptions on the last time you saw him. For Ron, it was six months ago. For me, it was yesterday.

I'm worried about the Autobots. I know I'm not supposed to maintain contact. After all, this was the reason A3 (I know he hates being called that, but it's my journal - he'll never read this) tasked me with 'hiding' the plasma energy chamber key. Still, I want to know how they're getting along. I already miss Bumblebee and Prime. More business-wise, I'm starting to get some minor push-back from my regular contacts from the Joes and the Media about what the Autobots are doing. Right now, I'm saying I'm on vacation. But if this stretches on for another week or two... that will be problematic. Not to mention staying here. We're four people (yes, Helperbot is a being). Any number like that will run out their welcome. Spikewitwicky (talk) 17:47, January 26, 2015 (UTC)