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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.

Blue = Orion
Purple = Shockwave

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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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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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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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Or your overabundance of personality.

[ 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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[definingfuture]

Maybe I'm just trying to make up for other people that are here.

[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.