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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.
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.
Blue = Orion
Purple = Shockwave
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Afternoon, Senator. [He loves them both.]
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( leaving his first comment for orion to deal with, however he pleases. )
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[It's always good to see Shockwave.]
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( 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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[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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( well, as much as it can when they're staying in their alt-modes. shockwave would love nothing more than to transform and stretch out for the first time in months. )
No, unless you're offering to help with that.
( a grin, because shockwave likes tony much like shockwave likes leo - they're very clever in spite of the obvious limitations that being an organic individual has. )
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[He has a feeling that he's being teased, but that he doesn't get the whole joke. There's the obvious part where he probably looks inept at menial work, but there might be more to it that he's missing.]
I don't mind painting, but picking colors is probably a bad idea.
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( there are a lot of different options with organic decor, and shockwave finds it fascinating for how new and different it is. )
That you can leave to me. Just ask Orion - I've got plenty of practice with what colors work and what ones don't.
( if tony thought there was a joke being made that he wasn't in on before, that feeling should have tripled by now. )
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[His personal opinion, of course, but he's not that oblivious to aesthetics. Tony senses that the next part is some sort of joke, but he's failing to catch what it's about. He gives Shockwave a quizzical smile. It always feels like there are things left unsaid, but that line is practically resonating with it.]
I'll call you in the next time I need a good painter.
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( he gets a small apologetic smile in return, and a half shrug - acknowledgement that shockwave is being purposefully obtuse. on one hand it feels dishonest to keep everyone in the dark about their true nature, but on the other this world was clearly not designed for them. and while orion's constant stonewalling in terms of explanation for why, shockwave trusts him enough to assume he has good reason. )
Excellent.
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[Tony is content with making jokes and letting them keep theirs. Shockwave and Orion are letting him poke at their strange alien energy so he really can't complain too much. Although he might start poking around himself once he gets more of an idea of how the energon works.]
So what's the big secret, anyway? Or is that going to be encrypted into private jargon again?
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You mean Neocybex? Which reminds me - we should start up proper lessons sometime in the near future. ( but a shake of shockwave's head. ) Energon is a valuable and dangerous substance. It's not so much a big secret as it is a desire for control over who knows it even exists here.
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Yeah, that. Technoglyphs. I want to learn that.
[Ah. He's familiar with that sentiment. After all, he's literally attached to his.]
Well, thanks for trusting me. I won't share the information with anyone.
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( because shockwave doesn't do anything by halves - if tony wants to learn neocybex he'll be learning the entire thing rather than the basics. still, it's nothing shockwave has ever taught, or any cybertronian for that matter. it's one of the things you automatically know when you come online. the primal vernacular, on the other hand... )
We appreciate it, Tony.
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Any time. You make my life interesting. [Beat.] When do we start?
[Yeah, so much for trying not to sound too eager.]
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Soon. Just let me get some notes together - a week or two a the most.
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[He's teasing her, evidenced by the fact that he's grinning. Tony is genuinely eager to learn anything he can about Shockwave and Orion. Whatever culture they come from, clearly learning their language is the key to finding out more about them. It makes him even more eager to learn it if only to find out about their power research. And, really, he does like the pair.]
We have other things to work on besides that, right? Tell me we do.
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( Perhaps one of the reasons Shockwave likes Tony so much is his boundless enthusiasm. It's familiar and refreshing at the same time - students like him were always Shockwave's favorites outside of the outliers. It made teaching a joy and nothing like the chore some of Shockwave's contemporaries considered it. )
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[And for just a minute that comes out as suggestive as he might be thinking. But of course that's only Tony being a gratuitous flirt because the opportunity presented itself.]
Don't go easy on me just because we're friends. I can work hard for a good cause.
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Oh, and good afternoon. [ He could Tact when he had to. ]
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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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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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[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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[ It was, though difficult to admit, mutual as Tony was likeable in his own, increasingly frustrating way. ]
I'm embarrassed to admit that while natural energon is an unprecedented windfall we actually haven't had any in our possession for several years [ read: somewhere in the ballpark of four million ] and need all the help we can get.
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[He likes having personality. It's not that bad, right? Or so he feels, anyway. Although Orion isn't impressed. Ah, well.]
You're in luck. I happen to be good at picking up new things. And improving them.
[This is true. He was able to pick up alien tech, so the whole genius thing isn't just in name. And he wants an opportunity to exercise those skills, so this works out.]
I'll come by and take a look.