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re_alignment2013-02-08 02:37 am
megatronicpolarity) wrote in re_alignment2013-02-08 02:37 am
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[Priority Broadcast][Video - backdated to Wednesday]
[The feed opens to a view of Megatronus Prime, a bloodied sword in hand. He gives it a hard flick to clear the worst of the gore from his blade, and a chunk of what used to be one of the monstrous centipedes flies off and knocks a nearby Acolyte in the head. It stumbles out of frame. Megatronus doesn't pay it any mind and addresses his audience:]
I imagine few of you will argue with me if I say that our guests have overstayed their welcome. Hospitality has its limits, after all.
[Besides which, he certainly never invited them to visit in the first place. Rude, centipedes. Very rude.]
When the creatures of the Badlands haven't the sense to retreat of their own volition, I find that a concentrated application of brute force is often enough to convince them of their error. My kin and I have determined that these monsters are likely led by a demon hiding at the core of an offshoot of the Badlands – if you've wandered outside of the Haven, you've likely noticed the approaching darkness. That is where we will be applying our force.
- and when I say 'we,' I don't simply mean my brothers and I.
Refugees, I call on you for volunteers who can fight; failing that, I'll accept volunteers who think they can fight. Anyone with a skill that would serve them well in combat, or those capable of supporting combatants. What you lack in size or experience can be compensated for through other means. I am willing to offer what gifts I can to those willing to fight in order to improve the likelihood of your... success.
[Survival. The word he means is 'survival.' Dragging Refugees to the heart of enemy territory often ends poorly for the weaker members of the group, but it's a necessary sacrifice.]
Unless, of course, you'd all rather be subject to regular attacks within the Haven. For those of you that care enough about your friends and your place here to act, I will be waiting for you in my arena. The Acolytes will direct you if you cannot find your way.
If you bear my Glyph, I expect to see you there.
[OOC note: there's a companion log to this post up over here for those who want to sign up their characters and collect a temporary boon ICly!]
I imagine few of you will argue with me if I say that our guests have overstayed their welcome. Hospitality has its limits, after all.
[Besides which, he certainly never invited them to visit in the first place. Rude, centipedes. Very rude.]
When the creatures of the Badlands haven't the sense to retreat of their own volition, I find that a concentrated application of brute force is often enough to convince them of their error. My kin and I have determined that these monsters are likely led by a demon hiding at the core of an offshoot of the Badlands – if you've wandered outside of the Haven, you've likely noticed the approaching darkness. That is where we will be applying our force.
- and when I say 'we,' I don't simply mean my brothers and I.
Refugees, I call on you for volunteers who can fight; failing that, I'll accept volunteers who think they can fight. Anyone with a skill that would serve them well in combat, or those capable of supporting combatants. What you lack in size or experience can be compensated for through other means. I am willing to offer what gifts I can to those willing to fight in order to improve the likelihood of your... success.
[Survival. The word he means is 'survival.' Dragging Refugees to the heart of enemy territory often ends poorly for the weaker members of the group, but it's a necessary sacrifice.]
Unless, of course, you'd all rather be subject to regular attacks within the Haven. For those of you that care enough about your friends and your place here to act, I will be waiting for you in my arena. The Acolytes will direct you if you cannot find your way.
If you bear my Glyph, I expect to see you there.
[OOC note: there's a companion log to this post up over here for those who want to sign up their characters and collect a temporary boon ICly!]
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Plus he just plain doesn't like this particular messenger]Hm. What sort of "gifts" should we be expecting?
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In whatever form they would be most useful. I have a particular fondness for destructive potential.
[Megatronus lifts a hand, letting a fireball grow in his palm and then fade out of existence. For the low, low price of doing exactly what he tells you to do, you too could be capable of setting things on fire with your mind!]
... but some of your fellow refugees may find greater utility in additional armor instead.
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Who's deciding what would best suit us?
[He's been a Decepticon long enough to be leery of taking candies from strangers.]
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Who else? As I'll be the one leading you and sharing my power, I will make the final decision. You are free to refuse my offer if you so choose.
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Any other fine print we should be aware of?
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[So no accepting his gift and ditching the assault team, unless you'd like to tempt his wrath.]
Saying this has been video the entire time
[Says someone who, with their 4 guns, and 6 shoulder-tread couplings, probably turns into a tank.]
Judging by the interested parties, the weaker ones will probably need the guardianship.
[What can we say? Tarn's big on strategic teamwork... and also checking out which medics might show up. Hopefully this'll leave him in a better position to observe as opposed to being legitimately useful too.]
As for accepting your offer: that will depend on what you think I need.
I was operating under that assumption, heh.
[He will physically manhandle any of them into the fray if he feels they're doing less than they should. The serious narrowing of his optics makes that much clear.]
Yes - the organics, for the most part, but I imagine some of the others could use a shadow as well.
You appear sufficiently well-armored, so I would offer a share of my power.
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[Narrow your optics all you want, you can't make him be more productive should he decide he doesn't support the cause.
He assumes.]Flattered. Now how does it work.
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It's linked to your Glyph. I will need physical proximity to bestow the ability; after that, it's unnecessary. You'll be capable of reducing your foes to slag with a mere thought, provided you can focus. A certain amount of mental discipline is required.
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But rest assured, I still offer my support. As support.
I'll see you at your arena.
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Your call if Tarn's worth the gamble.
[You know, when he wants to.]
So, will you have me, or am I staying?
As you prefer! Megatronus will not be gentle if he decides to act out.
If not, don't bother.
Here's hoping Drift doesn't wander out of Megatronus's sight!
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