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[forcowardice]

Okay, haha, joke's on Fulcrum. It's hilarious, really.

But seriously, I'd like to know where my stuff is. Y'know, what few belongings I have in this place anyway.

My flat's suddenly looking more vacant than usual. So, whoever's playing this little prank, you got me. You got me good. I applaud you. Now give it back.

Comments

[private]

[forcowardice]

Thanks, but I already know to not trust anyone.

Not that I need a tip from an Autobot.

[private]

[needlefingers]

Look.

I know we had a bit of a rough start.

Okay a really rough start.

But I just wanted to apologize and leave it at that.

[private]

[forcowardice]

If it helps your poor, guilty mind, you're hardly the first person to drag me off somewhere and beat the scrap out of me.

But I guess I get the whole not knowing what to do in a post-war universe position, too.

I dunno if I forgive you, but. I'll think about it.

[private]

[needlefingers]

I shouldn't have attacked you, post-war universe or no. I've been thinking a lot about it actually, and I realize now how unfair that was.

I'm not going to beg for your forgiveness, but if there's anything I can do to make it up to you...

[private]

[forcowardice]

I.

...I'll keep it in mind. Some of the Decepticons and even Drift are acting weird. So.

Yeah.

Thanks, I guess.

[private]

[needlefingers]

If they start hunting you, you could always stay in my apartment. I mean, I never use it, and they wouldn't find you there.

[Because he's usually in Prowl's apartment. For reasons.]

[private]

[forcowardice]

...Really? Just like that?

Which one is yours?

[private]

[needlefingers]

2-23 in building 1.

There's nothing of value in there, so I'll leave the door unlocked and the key on the counter. If you ever feel like you need a relatively safe place to stay.

[private]

[forcowardice]

Seems awfully convenient.

...But if you mean what you say, then. Then thank you, Chromedome.

[private]

[needlefingers]

I don't do very well on my own, so I'm with my...

[Friend? Lover? Hated enemy?]

Partner. I don't like to be alone, so I'm with him.

I need to fix my mistakes, and this is the least I can offer.

[private]

[forcowardice]

That must be nice. I can't remember the last time I had company I could trust like that.

Who is he?

[private]

[needlefingers]

His name is Prowl. You might have talked to him at some point, he's been here as long as I have.

He's a rigid stick-in-the-mud who frowns at the idea of having fun.

...

The white no-fun rigid stick-in-the-mud. Not the big blue one. Sorry, I forgot there was more than one of them.

[private]

[forcowardice]

[That makes him laugh a little.]

If it helps, I kind of know who they both are. I haven't talked to Prowl, but isn't he from the past or something?

[private]

[needlefingers]

Yeah.

[He hesitates, not sure how much or how little he should give away. It's not like Fulcrum is close enough to him to do anything.]

It's weird, but I've gotten over it. He comes from a time when we still cared about each other. Now there's a danger of that happening all over again.

It's complicated.

[private]

[forcowardice]

Life's complicated, Chromedome. But... my experience is that if you've found something or someone you wanna hold onto, you don't let go. Think of it as like a second chance.

But you probably don't need to hear that from me.

Anyway, just worry about taking care of each other. And thank you for your help.

[private]

[needlefingers]

Thanks Fulcrum that's...

Actually really good advice.

I have to go now, but here's hoping we talk again soon.

[private]

[forcowardice]

Sure. No problem.

Thanks again, Chromedome.