53rd Transmission - Video (Event ! Bodyswap)

[heavyweaponsbot]

[The video opens on Ratchet.  Who looks exceedingly peeved.  Moreso than those familiar with him may have ever seen him.  In fact, he looks as if he'd very much like to rip his communicator in half.]

Whoever is in possession of my medic will inform me of his whereabouts.  Immediately!  Or I shall tear you apart!

Where has the captain put him!  Answer me!

[... well.  That's certainly not something Ratchet would ever say.]

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[Video]

[medicalofficer.livejournal.com]

[And a considerably confused looking Ironhide is replying to this, utterly fascinated by the fact he's talking to... himself.]

I believe I may have your answer.

[Video]

[heavyweaponsbot]

...

Ratchet?

[He just... stares at the feed. Is that... really...?]

[Video]

[medicalofficer.livejournal.com]

In processor, at least.

Ironhide, I honestly have no idea how you continue to function. When exactly did you plan to tell me about some of these injuries? There are damages to your frame that I wasn't even aware of.

[Video]

[heavyweaponsbot]

What are you... What injuries? I told you about everything.

... How do you function? You have scanners everywhere!

[Video]

[medicalofficer.livejournal.com]

Your hip is out of alignment again, the damage to your chest is barely tolerable - Need I list everything?

... They are required to keep accurate data files. Only the essential scans should be running.

[Video]

[heavyweaponsbot]

It is? When did that happen...? [He sounds genuinely confused by this. He honestly hadn't noticed.] Just shut off the pain receptors. It works.

... All of these are essential? That is not possible!

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[medicalofficer.livejournal.com]

Ironhide, I swear that once I have my welding equipment, I am going to attach you to the Medbay wall. Let me make something perfectly clear to you:

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[medicalofficer.livejournal.com]

[You know that battlefield yell you pride yourself on? Have it back, dear.]

Turning off your pain receptors is not a replacement for repairs! It makes the damage worse, you thick-headed scrapheap!

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[medicalofficer.livejournal.com]

... And yes, they are essential. Do not deactivate them.

[messyturk.livejournal.com]

[Perfectly neutral.]

Shouting is hardly going to help the situation.

[heavyweaponsbot]

I will shout if I want to.

[Except that Ratchet's vocals aren't as suited to it.]

[messyturk.livejournal.com]

Self-absorbed as ever, I see.

[Yeah, Vincent--because hi, this is Vincent--can tell who this is.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

If you think that, then you were not paying attention to the content of the shouting.

[messyturk.livejournal.com]

The content is no longer the issue. You're not the only one suffering from some kind of...displacement. Your insistence that your behavior in reaction is acceptable because you want it to be acceptable is self-absorbed.

[heavyweaponsbot]

And how was I to know? Some of us have better things to do than eavesdrop.

I have no interest in your opinions, or your lectures, human. If you have no useful information, or assistance, stow it.

[messyturk.livejournal.com]

...The irony of you claiming that a lecture is unnecessary is almost funny.

Regardless, if you have no intention of continuing your tirade, I have no further need to speak to you.

[Translation: If you're done yelling, I'm done talking. CLICK.]

[medicalofficer.livejournal.com]

Clearly, he is not entitled to confusion then?

Shouting is a natural reaction, at least for Ironhide, to an unknown situation. Your commentary is highly unnecessary.

[messyturk.livejournal.com]

[...Well. It's interesting to hear that voice being so CALM. Vincent is intrigued.]

Confusion is perfectly acceptable. However, his need to make an inordinate amount of noise every time something happens that he doesn't approve of, thereby adding to the pandemonium already settling into place in response to these recent events, is not.

[medicalofficer.livejournal.com]

Had you existed for the millennia that he has, I believe that you might be just as set in your ways.

He was concerned for my well-being, quite understandably - He is currently inhabiting my frame. I am not going to fault him for that. And when all is considered, there are far worse things he could have done in reaction.

I might also point out that my vocal processor is not formatted for near the volumes that his is - The situation is not nearly as bad as it could be, and arguing with him will only anger him further.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Someone's laughing at you, Ironhide. Unfortunately, it's feminine and light and nothing like what he'd expect from Ganondorf.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

[Pause. A growl -- as best Ratchet's vocals can make.]

What is it, female?

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[While the voice is distinctly feminine, the tone she takes and her choice of words should be something you're familiar with, Ironhide. She's mocking you.]

You are, Ironhide. Your threats are petty, as always.

[heavyweaponsbot]

[The growl doesn't ease off. Ratchet's vocal processor is going to be a wreck after this.]

You are just lucky I already found what I was looking for.

[destinedtorule.livejournal.com]

[Another laugh.]

Oh I'm terrified. Can you hear it?

[Now, she's laughing again.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

You should be. This body is far less damaged than mine.