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[ Orion comes into view with the unapproachable disposition that only radiates off the truly unpersonable and quarantined nuclear spill sites. In stark contrast to the point of defiance the woman seated next to him is a shining lighthouse set against her companion’s stormy mood with a bright, excited smile illuminating every moment she invades his personal space with her slender arms looped through his. ]

We're looking for an interior decorator. [ Orion looked to his partner almost pleadingly, it was obvious that ‘we’re’ really meant ‘she’s.’ Shockwave gladly took over from Orion, smile widening further. ]

Someone willing to deal with a few odd requests here and there. I have a number of ideas, of course, but my skills lie decidedly elsewhere.

[ Not for lack of trying, however, for Shockwave’s curious enthusiasm was nearly impossible to dampen. ]

Money is a non-issue, and we really would appreciate any help given while we try to consolidate our apartments into the one. Shockwave has some nebulous idea of what she wants but I might as well be banging rocks together.

And if anyone has some experience in construction, there’s an outer wall that needs replacing on the third floor and a garage door to be installed.

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I need you to stop by and have a look at something concerning our previous concerns about this energy crisis. You'll make the time.

[ Shockwave shoots Orion a slightly exasperated look, smile still in place. ] What he means is that we think you'll find it interesting.

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[tomemyoutliers]

( shockwave had previously been content to leave the interior decorating to those who'd found it their calling, but a change in scenery and the attempt at appearing human meant at least attempting new things.

but the talk of interior decorators brings someone to mind and shockwave just has to ask. )

There was an interior designer-- Atomizer? Whatever happened to him?

( don't do the stonewalling thing, orion. it's a safe topic. )

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[optout]

Last I heard Atomizer quit and started doing our wet work until late in the war after we put an end to that sort of thing. I don't think he's looked at colour swatches for a while now, to be honest.

[ Orion offered flatly, but hey at least being an assassin was certainly his choice and not something the Functionists decided. So, points for that? ]

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[tomemyoutliers]

Ah.

( well that's. certainly a career change. shockwave paused, lips pressed together in a thin line. )

It seems foolish to hope that there was even one aspect of life that remained unchanged by the war.

( foolish maybe, but what was wrong with wishing for a hint of normalcy? )

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[ To be honest, he expected some flak after revealing he had his own part to play in assassins filling his ranks a banal confession. Then again, all of this wasn't about him. This whole show of getting the apartment setup was more or less for Shockwave's benefit. ]

It is [ He didn't know whether to offer a smile of his hand so he tried for both, ] but foolish hope is the fuel that kept us going this long. We'll do what we can here, and hope it's enough.

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[tomemyoutliers]

( which shockwave took without hesitation, wrapping both hands around his one. )

And when our job here is all said and done? If our bodies are clones ( guess who's been digging through the network ) they've done an excellent job with spark integration as far as I've been able to tell.

( there's a beat or two, and then-- )

Assassins, Orion? Was that necessary?

( he's only let bits and pieces slip, and shockwave is still working on the full picture. but the idea of assassins made shockwave think of proteus and that sits poorly. the displeasure is clear in her tone, along with the frown. )

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[alpha_squad_leader]

I'm no help when it comes to interior design. [There's a pause almost like he expects a certain someone to show up and make a bad joke but since they don't, he smiles.]

But I can do some construction. How bad is the damage to the wall?

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[optout]

[ Orion sighs very, very loudly. ]

There is no wall. She saw to it that the wall now only exists in theory.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

[Vic stares for a moment then nods.]

Okay, that's slightly more damage than I thought there'd be. I should still be able to help out, it will just take longer than expected.

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[ Orion nods and rolls his shoulders sympathetically. Never let it be said Cybertronians did anything half-assed. ]

You underestimate the tenacity of my wi- of Shockwave. The damage is so extensive only because Shockwave and I wish for a total overhaul of our two apartments. We didn't sacrifice structure for space, if that was your concern.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

[Victor arches a brow at the quick cover up but lets it go. He just smiles a little knowingly.] It was a concern but I'm glad we don't have to worry about it. I have to ask though. Umm...what did she use to cause the...demolition?

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[tomemyoutliers]

( hello fellow egg keeper! )

Oh it doesn't need to be rebuilt, I just need someone to install something in its place.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

Is that where you wanted the garage door installed? Seems like a pretty unusual place for one.

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[tomemyoutliers]

Hanger doors, actually. The garage doors are still for the first floor. I suppose it must seem odd to you, but I assure you there's a reason for it.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

Hanger doors on the third floor and garage doors on the first? That sounds doable. [He nods and makes a thoughtful noise.]

Do you have supplies there?

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[definingfuture]

Well, that's forward. Anyone ever tell you you sound like their ex?

Afternoon, Senator. [He loves them both.]

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[tomemyoutliers]

Good afternoon, Tony.

( leaving his first comment for orion to deal with, however he pleases. )

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[definingfuture]

You doing all right?

[It's always good to see Shockwave.]

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[tomemyoutliers]

Well enough, all things considered. Wondering where I'm supposed to find someone with a good grasp of color theory and the paint swatches to match.

( and enough paint to paint the boring steel walls of their suite. shockwave isn't so naive to think there's enough paint here to for a new paintjob, sadly. blue, white, and red is a good color scheme, but shockwave has always disliked staying a certain set of colors for so long. )

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[definingfuture]

Doing some remodeling? Or is it just decorating?

[He's teasing, but gently. Tony is mostly curious, because it seems like Shockwave and Orion are always up to something interesting. He's come to associate the pair with fun energy projects, and that always gets his attention.]

I'm guessing you don't need me for the paint job, though.

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[optout]

No. [ Prowl might have, but Prowl was a bitter sort that never let anything go. ] You can come at your leisure - it wasn't an order.

Oh, and good afternoon. [ He could Tact when he had to. ]

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[definingfuture]

[Aw, no biting. He's a little disappointed, because he can't resist trouble, but he's glad that Orion is apparently tolerant of him too.

It's strange, but he's getting more used to that idea here.]

Thanks. I'll always make time for interesting developments, by the way. And a good afternoon to you, too, boss.

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[optout]

Boss? I'm not- [ While solid light constructs were incapable of, say, blushing small changes in expression and disposition made it clear being called 'boss' ruffled the typically unflappable Orion Pax. Wanting very much to no long be in a position of command the joke hit a sore spot. ] I can see why you're a favourite with Shockwave.

We've procured natural energon, ignore the redundant name, a substance native to our planet. After some thought we came to the opinion studying especially potent and volatile sources of raw energy would be right up your alley.

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[definingfuture]

Really? I thought it was my eyes.

[He grins broadly to emphasize the fact that he's not being serious. After all, he does like the two of them.]

Playing with raw energy from another world? Have I mentioned yet that you're one of my favorite people?

That is so up my alley.

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[goingfishing]

[Raleigh is just going to stare. And stare.]

...S...sir.

[He straightens, instinctively]

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[tomemyoutliers]

Are you one of his? Or perhaps 'was' is a better term.

( as orion no longer held the primacy. shockwave is a helper. )