Audio Transmission - Test Three

[magnushammered]

[There's a steady pinging noise over the comms, like water spraying against metal. In fact it's exactly like water spraying against metal. After a few moments, Shockwave finally speaks - apparently he's far too dignified to make a big deal over his impromptu bath.]

I offer a belated welcome to all of the newcomers, and I hope the ship has been treating you acceptably. Though there has been a rather steady influx lately. Curious.

Now, then. I do have an inquiry. As of this point, I believe there are five "alien robots" on this ship, myself included. We have rather... strict dietary requirements, so it would be useful to know if they can be fulfilled. In plain language, does anyone happen to have any Energon, or know where it can be obtained?

Comments

[talkback-stein.livejournal.com]

Five?

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

Unless my calculations are off, yes. Why?

[talkback-stein.livejournal.com]

... Are you a car or a jet.

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

Neither. I am a tank.

[Doesn't he sound proud?]

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[talkback-stein.livejournal.com]

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[soldierbee.livejournal.com]

[Well it's about time he talks to this dude anyhow.]

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[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

[This totally rounds off his collection!]

Unfortunate. Running on low and used Energon leads to poor performance.

You are Bumblebee, I presume?

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[soldierbee.livejournal.com]

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[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

I am, yes. Though you realize that I have to ask if you know me.

[Or a version of him, anyway.]

[wildeyesblind.livejournal.com]

I am the Cook, ya?

You tell me I get it.

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

I would greatly appreciate it if you could.

Energon, from Cybertron. Sort of a... fluorescent pink liquid stored in transparent cubes.

[wildeyesblind.livejournal.com]

[Flip, flip, flip. She's checking the consignments.]

You come to the buffet. I have it.

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

You do?
... I do not think I am capable of thanking you enough.

[To the buffet! ... To start hoarding this stuff, heck yeah!]

[heavyweaponsbot]

...

No energon?

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

You seem more agreeable today.

I have made inquiries - the cook has some available.

[heavyweaponsbot]

Only out of necessity, Decepticon.

Hmpf. You had best be telling the truth.

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

It would hardly benefit any of us for me to lie about something like that, Ironhide.

I am transporting it to my quarters, on Deck Eleven. You are welcome to stop by, if you can manage not to attempt pummeling me.

[lilgreenjeep.livejournal.com]

Energon...

[He has been running quite smoothly but he knew he would be getting low soon. It was a worry in the back of his robo-mind.]

I was considering harvesting some, somehow.

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

[Shockwave had been watching his own reserves petering out; it was the reason for his inquiry.]

The cook had a decent batch of it. I have transported most of it to my quarters, if you require any.

[lilgreenjeep.livejournal.com]

You did not leave any for us to obtain?

[By "us" he means Autobots.]

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

I am afraid I had a vested interest in this.

[Read: The more you Autobots depend on me, the less likely that any of you will eventually try to harm me.]

[chopshopgoddess.livejournal.com]

...You still haven't eaten?

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

We do not have to take in nutrients as often as organics. I am starting to run low, and I assumed the others might be as well.

[chopshopgoddess.livejournal.com]

But you've...got that taken care of, right? [This is definitely a concern for 'Bee and the others, too. 8|]

[shockedlogic.livejournal.com]

I have, yes. The cook had it stocked; I have moved it to my quarters to keep my optic on the supply. [Because he's fairly certain that if someone like Ironhide had it, he and Frenzy would starve.]