I've Given Him His Empire

[Resounding over the comm is what sounds like a scuffle, interspersed with clangs and the squeal of metal being dented.

After a few moments, there's another squeal of metal and an audible groan, from someone that doesn't normally make that sound for any reason. Then a voice cuts over the comm.]

[Cybertronian]

Under attack; assistance requested.

[The message cuts off, but the comm doesn't. Have fun listening to the fight, Elegante.]

[Shockwave sounds surprisingly calm, all things considered. He pulls the sheets off of his bed, which can probably be heard over the comm.]

This is highly unusual. And unexpected. How odd, to have five digits once more...

I will not rant and rave about my current state. I refuse. Instead, I will inquire as to proper etiquette and care of an organic body - I am woefully unfamiliar with humans in this capacity, I am afraid.

And might I trouble any of you for clothing? Or something to cover an... empty space, as I seem to be missing an optic.

[Shockwave's mostly been hiding out in his room for the last few days - reading, figuring out a feeding schedule for his frog, Spittor, and just generally letting himself heal. It's been rather peaceful, all in all.

Today, though, he's returned to the rainforest on Deck 3 to keep trying to identify the plants. He's even got a book of plants with him for it. He's straddling a log, peering a group of leaves and occasionally glancing down the manual and flipping a few pages.

His posture practically screams 'Bother me!']


((OOC: Feel free to happen along and pester him... or try to startle him, if you like! He likes talking to people!))

[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?