Log Title: Whole again
Characters: Ghost , Goth , Cyclonus , Soundwave , Omen
Location: Laboratory - First Floor - Trypticon
Date: September 16, 2020
TP: Non-TP
Summary: New frame, new design, new operational parameters. A slow adjustment to being whole again. And then some.
As logged by Ghost
TFU - Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Laboratory - First Floor - Trypticon
<PM from <Underwood>> How are you doing?
<PM to <Underwood>> ... Zz.z... "Me'bana?"
Subtitle: What's happening?
<PM from <Underwood>> Luaam Nieebum, m dueeli lameelo, Nio unbu m miaambleefaneelmo naila lio.
<PM to <Underwood>> Whaaat.. th' frag. what?
<PM from <Underwood>> Heheh, sorry, I suspect Eukrian ancient Cybertronian and Cybertronian ancident cybertronian may have different dialects. let me try again
<PM from <Underwood>> Jate Vaar'tur, naas ganar banar, Ni cuyir vere bu'yraosarha bat gar.
Subtitle: Good Morning, nothing has happened, I am merely checking on you
<PM to <Underwood>> Groggy and a bit slow... Final integrations completing.
<PM from <Underwood>> good, good, Sounds like everything is processing properly.
<PM from <Underwood>> hmmm i spent some time thinking on Omen's birth (Assuming she is going by that still) and knowing how Soundwave created some of his tapes, Perhaps some sort of spark split happened during the transfer, it could be part of it not wanting to leave the frame or something else.. still by the sounds it seems everything is fine.
<PM to <Underwood>> They didn't want to go into details last eve of how or why I have a bitey avian that is.. frag, she's in my chassis. It's weird. I asked, several times. And it.. she? has been asleep since. I will find out.
<PM from <Underwood>> reasonable, you'd just woke and they didn't want to put any stressers on your settling spark.
<PM to <Underwood>> Well. It aches. I ache and need to refuel.
<PM from <Underwood>> Thats good, wanting to still refuel means things are well... You'd mentioned wanting to be a carrier, so, must of used that design i sent.
<PM to <Underwood>> I had mentioned it. As a.. backup should things turn poorly.
<PM to <Underwood>> Things feel.. different yet the same. I'm unbalanced.
Command Center - Command Level - Trypticon
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "Any luck on the hunt for that medic?" to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'The Autobot? I had not heard that she'd moved from her hideout in the titan.'
(Radio) You transmit, "Neither had I. Always good to check with others watching in case something.. or someone slips through a crack." to Cyclonus.
<PM from <Underwood>> they will for a few days until you start using it proper. Des spent a few days breaking in his new frame as well
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Ravage had been watching her. Has he been recalled from that?'
<PM from <Underwood>> start small and work up if I may suggest
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "I know he was pulled at the minimum last eve. I believe another was sent in his place." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "But I'm uncertain as I was otherwise occupied." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Perhaps we should arrange a meeting. The public reports are not secure enough, but we still need to share information within our division.'
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Ah, yes. A new form. Always a time of adjustment.'
(Radio) Ghost transmit, "We do. We can only work from what we know. And duplicate effort is a waste of both time and resources. Ah.. Yes, that." to Cyclonus.
<PM from <Underwood>> I'd like to ah.. see you at some point, if i may
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Agreed. It seems that we have been duplicating efforts for some sweeps.'
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "Apparently so. More's the pity - it is inefficient. And can cause.. -things- to get missed if we have not the agents available." to Cyclonus.
<PM to <Underwood>> I'm not certain I could keep temper despite all that you have done, vod. New frame, integration, -ALL- my memories.
<PM from <Underwood>> ahh a risk i am willing to take, I have my reasonings, given they are likely not reason enough, but what has happened, has happened, nothing more to deal with it, and I rather not let it get in the way of making sure you are well
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Yeess. The Combaticons are still a loose thread, unless Soundwave has managed to find Onslaught for that talk.'
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "Not that I've seen reported. Or overheard." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'One more thing to track, then. Have you had a chance to field-test your new form?'
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "I know that we had Swindle in the workshop for some time. I -remember- seeing others in Calyhex before I blacked out." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Yes. I've seen Swindle about, and heard rumor of Vortex and Blast Off. They're still about, and haven't done anything reckless yet.'
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "(laugh) I -just- woke up from initial integration and only just left the lab. I'm in Trypticon's command center.. adjusting to some oddities." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Oddities with yourself or with Trypticon?'
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "The frame has some significant changes." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'I see.'
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StJCGhOMRN8
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "And Trypticon is -fine-. He displayed some concern but all is now well." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Good.'
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'If you do feel like stretching your wings, you could join me for some reconnaissance. The border always needs watching.'
<irc.dal.net> <puff> https://youtu.be/W4ga_M5Zdn4
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "I should do the sensible thing and await a medics release from integration observation. Although a -proper- flight..." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'Your own safety is an understandable concern.'
(Radio) Ghost transmits, "After all of the difficulties, yes. I will, however, once released take you up on a recon flight. I'll also request that our division have an actually scheduled meeting verses the odd ones we've had in the recent past." to Cyclonus.
(Radio) Cyclonus sends Ghost a radio transmission, 'A sound plan. I look forward to it.'
<irc.dal.net> <Voidwalker> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq4MoUMKOTE
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRRWQq5f5E
<PM to <Underwood>> My plan is to remain in Trypticon for a cycle and then head planetside to run aerial tests and initial break-in of flight systems. Perhaps once I am down there we can meet.
<PM from <Underwood>> that would be nice.
<PM from <Underwood>> See if they put in the folding joints for your wings.
<irc.dal.net> <Voidwalker> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wL4fRiPbAk
<PM to <Underwood>> Yes. Yes they did
<PM to <Underwood>> I'm all over or under correcting still.
<PM from <Underwood>> Thats good, and it will take some time, but.. Well getting through doors ought to be easier.
<PM to <Underwood>> Small doors. I was able to fold and layer to some degree before. This is certainly an improvement. And somehow, even with additions, I'm over 10 percent lighter due to new alloys.
<PM from <Underwood>> Indeed, I can't tell you the number of times I seen seekers take themselves out on /door frames/
<PM to <Underwood>> Why do you think mine folded?
<PM from <Underwood>> Triple changer, thus different set up and joints to transform to your third mode
<PM from <Underwood>> And Yes, Can thank Des and Polyhex for those, reclaimed metals, and much more modern forging designs allowed for you to have the same thickness of metal, but lighter weight
<PM to <Underwood>> No, it was done so I could fold and tuck.
<PM from <Underwood>> Ahh, mostly assumed it was due to not being a straight seeker, thus they where not affixed to a specific position
<PM to <Underwood>> Interceptor. A hunter of seekers as it were.
<PM from <Underwood>> ah, as a bit more fancy
<PM to <Underwood>> Well I wanted something -useful-
<PM from <Underwood>> Fair, Flight is very useful, much faster travel, though i am biased being a flying beast former
<PM from <Underwood>> Which I can believe you understand as to why, now.
<irc.dal.net> <puff> https://youtu.be/NhjSzjoU7OQ
<PM to <Underwood>> There is additional understanding. And... lingering feelings yes.
Laboratory - First Floor - Trypticon
<PM from <Underwood>> Heh~ Hopefully the finials design helps that settle in.
<PM to <Underwood>> Those were a surprise. My whole head is a surprise. I'm.. I haven't looked in a mirror yet.
<PM from <Underwood>> I do hope it will be a pleasant one
<irc.dal.net> <puff> https://youtu.be/Qp88oumRQvs
Ghost
Ghost had.. slipped out in her silent, silent way for a walk. And now she's slipping back in, footfalls still as non-audible as when she left. Wings, even further jointed than before, shift as she walks, working her way through re-learning balance.
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> <connects>
Soundwave is quite deeply asleep, even falling off the networks. He startles awake at the sound of Ghost working on walking "Ah good morning." He transforms. "You need some support? Your new body is impressive."
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> Hello
<irc.dal.net> <puff> Hi
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> Good afternoon. How are you?
<irc.dal.net> <puff> Busy busy
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> Same. No rest for the wicked.
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> good morning
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> good morning
<irc.dal.net> <puff> I try not to be wicked. Still busy.
<irc.dal.net> <Wyllis> I dunno, I slept pretty good
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> ..wtf?
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> ..pardon, know face.
Ghost pauses mid-step, settling herself as wings sweep and span out then back. She gives a small half-smile. "Good morning." Some element of her rasp missing in her tone. Still a low contralto, still has a lilt to it. But smoother somehow. "I am.. working out the overly complex wing rigging." She lifts a brow then looks down at legs, ticking a ped-tip, "And legs. Just.. walking." Optics brighten, "It is different yet not. Eclipse.. and Goth, did well."
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> Su'cuy world
Soundwave nods "I owe them both a favor then. It may take time before you can test it fully. How does it feel?"
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> Su'cuy
<irc.dal.net> <Slim Pickens> *Stretches* sup glitches
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> Good and wicked are...constructs but I think if I open that bag we'll be here all day.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> One can be both.
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> or being good at being wicked
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> Guilty
Ghost looks at her hands, flexing fingers then tucks wings to her back, angled in a downswept pattern. "Lighter. More... free."
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> wickedly good. Guilty here.
Soundwave chuckles. "Good. Goth was wondering how you like it."
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> I am innocent and pure. And a complete liar.
Ghost ahhs, "He and I have been having an underconversation about it. It is.. going to take longer to adjust to than Omen."
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> Pure something, Myr. Pure something...
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> Pure seagulls.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> I -will- stab you.
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> haah. it'd be a good test of your systems
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> Ahahah
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> when you get a mirror do tell me what you think
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> If you're offering to play stabbity-stab...
<irc.dal.net> <puff> I think discussing the intrinsic qualities of morality can't be more complicated than the studying I've been doing.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> as for a mirror... Am I a Disney villain? Mirror mirror on the wall... ;D
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> ...Myrddin i swear if you don't take this opportunity
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> you're right
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> heres some seagulls for you
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOK3rqVgN2I
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> ... You're still an aft...
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> I was more thinking you can send a successful flirt of 'only if your the fairest of them all' but it seems that has flown over your helm.. like a seagull
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> Did that human sculpt their hair to look like cooling fins?
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> Yes! It's amazing.
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> yeah lets take a moment to bask in that hair
Ghost chuckles softly then hums along with the song.
<irc.dal.net> <puff> https://youtu.be/OCSHHmsXSCU
Soundwave pauses. "I missed you. I can't wait to..." He pauses.
<PM from Myrddin> I can't wait to hold you again. Tell you how much I love you. just bask in your presence.
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> your first song reminded me of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lw8ADKeaOM
<irc.dal.net> <puff> Oooh, that's a new one.
Ghost blinks, then blushes underneath those war-markings of hers. "I, too have the same thoughts."
<irc.dal.net> <puff> Okay, time to take a break from studying. I think my brain is full.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> I know that feeling.
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> what are you studying?
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvTLGWP4-e0
Soundwave moves up to Ghost, looks left and right "Good.." He says, reaching out to hold her hand, to make sure shes still there.
<irc.dal.net> <puff> Code. Lots and lots of code.
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> Mmm, a good day for a dance.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> Yes. But I can't yet. Soon though, soon.
Ghost takes the offered hand, giving it a squeeze. "This is real, yes? I'm not.. lost inbetween the wires?"
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> I believe my usual dance partner is unavailable at the moment. A shame. I'd kidnap him if I had the opportunity.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> That good of a dancer?
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> ahhh i miss mine~
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> Not exceptional, but he's strong enough to hold me up when I'm feeling inventive. And can take a few hits if we decide on a different sort of dancing.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> .. Oh-ahhh.. Alright. Quite lucky then. Versatile.
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> It's nice to have one's choice of activities.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> Quite.
Soundwave pauses. "You and I are on the same wavelength." he nods "This is real. Very real. As real as this." He leans in, his mask retracting with a hiss as he kisses her softly on the mouth. He whispers "I love and missed you."
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> So why aren't you able to dance at the moment, Morrigan?
Ghost ohs, "You were also wondering if this was a-.." trailing off before she then ohs again, softer. The kiss is gently returned, wings rattling. "I've missed this." Blush.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> Work injury.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> 'scuse me a moment - distrac-
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> Hmmm~?
Soundwave pulls away softly. "Reality confirmed." He smiles. "You are as magnificent as always."
Ghost hmmmms, finials flex-shifting to flash that violet inner paneling. "Do forgive me if I.. test to insure that this remains real?"
Soundwave tilts his head. "How would you test that?" He asks, watching her closely.
Ghost considers, "Just may be more... prone to reassuring myself that you're there. I'll try to refrain from overt displays but..." trailing off, snaking a cable out to wrap around his wrist.
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> Well, I have work to get doing
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> don't make the titan blush too much
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> I have -no- idea to what you are alluding.
Soundwave pauses. "I do not mind them. I rather enjoy them. We were close before but..."
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> I'm sure its nothing he hasn't seen before.
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> or done~
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> Now there's a mental image to keep one up at night.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> ... same.. Oh... dear..
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> may it haunt your nightmares, bahh!
Ghost smiles faintly, "I find myself thinking that I will enjoy them somewhat more myself now. Yes, we were but.. there's been a shift. A.." pause, tone thoughtful, "A good shift."
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> with who Metro...
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> Dammit, Underwood.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> Oh.. nope.. nope nope nope...
Soundwave smiles. "Yes. it is. Do you need to rest some? It's a lot to take in." he says.
[Con-Tapes] Omen grumbles -irritated-sleepy-irritated 'uur, nuhoyir
Subtitle: Silence, Sleeping.
<irc.dal.net> <Clarity> I suppose there's Calyhex around now.
<irc.dal.net> <Morrigan> And.. I'm going to rest... That.. I can't -even- or odd.
<irc.dal.net> <Myrddin> brain bleach time
Ghost leans to give a soft kiss before she steps back and nods, letting loose his wrist, cable tucking away. "I do need to rest a bit more. The new aspects are.. disorienting." She settles herself on that medical table again, curled up on her side. "Yes yes, ad'ika, nuhoyir. I'm taking a nap.." murmuring to her passenger.
Subtitle: Yes yes little one, sleep.
Soundwave nods "Alright. I will watch over you." He says. "Rest well."
Ghost's optics slit, dimming already, systems quietly cycling into a light recharge, systems quietly humming harmoniously. "Thank you."
(Naptime)
Ghost is in a light round of recharge there on the medical table. On her side, wings folded perpendicular to her frame. The multi-jointed panels give a flick and a rustle, heralding the operatives arrival to awake.
Soundwave is watching over Ghost as she recharges. He hasn't left her side since she has come online, constantly guarding.
Ghost cracks one then the other optic open, stretching out before sliding to a seated position, legs kicking off the side of the table. "Su'cuy."
Subtitle: Hello
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "A'reet a'reet I heard all of yez wrestlers havin' fun... I'mma wander t' Valvolux, who's up fer a brawl? Nae ranged, jes' fight'n it oot like we're in a pub an' some bugger's jes' spilled yer cube. I'll even provide the booze if y'wanne do it proper..."
<<Broadband>> Swindle says, "Is there gonna be betting on this wrestling as well as the booze?"
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "S'long as I get a cut if I win I don't give a shite"
<<Broadband>> Ghost says, "Tempting... But I'm more of a knife fight sort of femme."
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "Baaaaah."
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "Yer nae fun!"
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "Old fashioned bar brawl and drinks?"
<<Broadband>> Ghost says, "I'm -plenty- of fun."
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "Weeeellll I had more o' a fight in th' arena in mind, 'cause it takes too long tae clean up th' bar after a brawl and we've nae go' cause fer a good bar-trashing, especially if it's MY bar we're gonnae trash."
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "Well... Bar brawl style, my strange sounding mech. Drinks before, during, after.. well that only spices things up, yes?"
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore cheerfully "Aye exactly!"
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "I'll even be nice and let yez pick the booze, what should I bring?"
<<Broadband>> Esmeral purrs, "Well, if you don't mind lil' ol me. I'll happily go for a round of fisticuffs, good sir."
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "Anything heavy and ending in -rum.."
<<Broadband>> Swindle says, "What kinda cut we talkin'? I'm willing to go as high as, ohh...17 percent."
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "Any bugger who says femmes cannae fight is speakin oot their arse. Ken a few lasses back in th' day tha' could mine like th' rest of us tae."
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "Aye, works."
<<Broadband>> Dust Devil says, "Hey encore need a partner"
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "Nae in th' fight laddie but I wouldnae mind it if you could keep th' drinks flowin' while we're fight'n."
<<Broadband>> Dust Devil says, "Me and Tap-out won against Delusion and Discretion. That was a hell of a fight."
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "I mean if we're filling out dance cards, perhaps later."
Ghost murmurs, "Protoforms."
<<Broadband>> 55.5 Suicide Jockey FM DJ Encore says, "Aye, definitely lad! But fer now, well, 's been tae long I need to stretch m' fightin' servos"
Soundwave shakes his head "I'm half tempted..."
Ghost raises a brow, "To?"
<<Broadband>> Esmeral says, "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4s6H4ku6ZY"
Soundwave chuckles. "Not that tempted but." he says. "Show them but.."
Ghost smiles fanning wings as she stands, "I'd enjoy watching that. Enjoy more fighting along with you." She tilts her head, "Mayhaps another time, a.. what is it, yes, a date night." She winks.
Soundwave smiles. "We can go out and fight Autobots together. It'd be...romantic."
Ghost chuckles softly, "I'd think so, yes."
Soundwave moves to hold Ghost's hand. "Me too."
Ghost holds his hand, smiling faintly. "We'd need a bit of practice in pair fighting I'd think to be best effective."
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> <connects>
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> right then, back
<irc.dal.net> <Slim Pickens> welcome back
Soundwave nods "Thats something we can do once you are used to your body."
<irc.dal.net> <<Underwood>> thank you
Ghost interlaces fingers, "I should run through transformation sequences and walk about more. Balance still feels a bit new."
Soundwave nods "I will help you if needed." He says.
Ghost nods, "Care to go for a walk? Maybe hit the hangers so I can run through transformations."
Soundwave nods 'Of course. I would love to see your new altmode as well."
Ghost hmms, "I don't think that's changed. Maybe the how to get there and back but not the end result."
Soundwave nods "So would you have..all of your modes?"
Ghost nods, "Yes, everything still reads in triplicate."
Soundwave nods "Excellent." he says. "It will be good to test those. How is walking?"
Ghost hmms, "Should be better now after the second recharge-nap. Already settling. Center of gravity is still unusual. <<Gar troan haamyc...>> Blink, slow headtilt.
Subtitle: Your face is unusual...
Soundwave chuckles. "So I've been told." He says. "Do you want to focus on something less angular?"
Ghost ehs, "That.. wasn't me, cyar'ika." tapping her chest.
Soundwave blinks "Then..who?" He says. "Ah. Hello Omen."
Ghost's wings flick, "Do you want to come out? <<Nayc.>> "Do you want to tell me your name? <<Nayc..>> sigh... rubbing the bridge of her nose, "Do you need anything?" <<Uj'alayi.>> "I'm not stuffing sweetcake into my chassis, you'll have to come out for that." << ... Nayc - nuhoy>>
Subtitle: No. No. Sweetcake. No, sleep.