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[eugenesis]

"This is Scorponok. Leave a message, as I am busy at the moment. If you want to see the infant, send me a text before you enter. Don't you dare knock and wake her up."

ACTION | TEXT | VOICE | VIDEO

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Action

[loyaltyandhonor]

[A short while after the appliance incident, Scorponok will find an unassuming box placed on the work bench of his lab. Attached is a note written in large, slanted letters, unsigned.

"A Test of Skill"

Open the box?]

[eugenesis]

[Scorponok, if he were a smart person, would be suspicious of this mysterious box. Alas, he does not think before he acts and falls for the trap.

Why not open the box right here? It will be a nice way to wind down after reversing the effects of his experiment!]

voice

[knaval]

Do you wanna date Ma-- ugh, never mind. I just remembered who you are. Blocked.

[eugenesis]

Wait! Who are you talking about?!

[Nevermind, no one's answering. Scorponok will forever wonder if Riptide was talking about a cool scientists NPC they encountered.]

audio

[daintylegs]

Hey Scorponok! This is your good friend Tailgate that you've definitely spoken to once or twice.

How do you feel about a bit of mystery and spontaneity? It won't hurt, I promise!

[He can't actually guarantee that, but it's a good thing to say.]

[eugenesis]

Who?

[Did he screw over a guy named Tailgate at some point? Ah well, maybe it was during that appliance fiasco.]

I'm a scientist, not a poet. Nature walks are pointless with scientific exploration.

Text

[quietone]

I understand you have some expertise with organics, as well as technology, is that correct?

[eugenesis]

You might say that. [Understatement.]

Why? Is there some creature that needs disecting?

Video

[playfultyrant]

Scorponok, it is I. Megatron, Antlers. I would like to bequest you the honour of my date to the ball. [ Look at him he's all shiny and pristine on camera. But he makes very sure to keep the small mess he made in his terrible room unnoticed. ]

[eugenesis]

[Scorponok squints at the mech in front of him.]

Did you get a frame upgrade? [Currently ignoring his important question.]

TEXT

[debonairsharpshooter]

hey ur a mom right??? do u have lik
big bahoozelwhazzits?
i watche a alien nature doc

1/?

[eugenesis]

[Scorponok squints at the weird word. Bahoozel? Bazels? Hoosels? Hoo-whas? Big Bahooooo-]

[eugenesis]

[Wait.

Mom.

With those large mounds on the front meant for feeding birthed young.]

[eugenesis]

The hell?! [They're robots?? Where are they supposed to fit?? How would they even work??]

Froudine! [The baby does not look at him.] What kind of idiot is he?!

done

[eugenesis]

NO YOU ANNOYANCE

AURA FROUDINE ISN'T EVEN A MAMMAL! [Because that's the most important argument to make.]

[thelordofmisrule]

[ While you were away someone has been in your room.

It doesn't look like this someone has really rifled that much through your possessions. Or stolen anything.

How do you know someone was here? Well everyone else mostly got tiny plastic human babies however Skywarp loves CHAOS not necessarily cruelty and tiny plastic babies are certainly a choking hazard! So instead a giant plush human baby with eyes that somehow seem to watch you no matter where you are in the room has been put in there instead. Right in front of the door when one walks in. ]

ACTION: A small box outside your door contains a handful of...

[thelordofmisrule]

[eugenesis]

[Yeah, he'll agree to that.

One piece is given to Aura Froudine.]

Action (you are under no obligation to respond to this your character can be 'out')

[betterthanmegaman]

[ Recently Bass requested some important information. Who... is the strongest Cybertronian on this ship. He received a hot tip that it was 'Shockwave' but also 'not the Senator one'. There were a few thoughts that went through his processor. One... it was really dumb that there were two people here with the SAME NAME. It must get confusing! Two, while he does (surprisingly) know what a Senator is, he has no idea what a Senator looks like. Do they wear signs? Bass guesses probably not.

This leads him to one conclusion: He has to fight BOTH of them to make sure he's actually fighting the strong one.

This leads him to a second conclusion: He has no idea where Shockwave lives. He could ask for direction, ask if anyone knows... but that begs the question... If they know how strong Bass is will they even tell the truth?

There is now one solution: He has to canvas the ship himself and check every inhabited room he comes across.

So there's the backstory. And that's why Bass, armored up in his winged Treble armor (being able to fly covers ground quicker!) is pounding aggressively at your door.

Sorry. ]

[eugenesis]

[During a pause in his banging, Bass hears something small crying - unless he's heard a baby before, he might be confused, but when Scorponok slams the door open, a crying bug toddler can be seen on a mat behind him.]

What in the hell?! You woke my daughter from her nap!

audio un Primal

[maximalize]

Crewmember Scorpinok. I believe we are in possession of something that belongs to each other.

[there's an awkward pause.]

I think your child knows I am not you... I am still in your lab.

[eugenesis]

[Thankfully, Scorponok's meaty hands prepared him for turning into a monkey, but this body is smaller than his own, and it's too low to the ground in root mode. He sits on the floor and answers the call on his comm with little fumbling.]

Apparently. You're that beastformer Optimus? [Just to make sure, after all. Some mechs cannot be trusted with a toddler.] How's Aura? Did you feed her yet? Have you let her out to play?

Duckstribution

[thelordofmisrule]

[ Look Skywarp knows this guy has a kid so he's not going to leave anything questionable or dangerous!

He simply leaves the biggest rubber duck he discovered, large enough for a toddler to sit on and pretend she's on a fearsome battle mount off to slay her enemies. ]

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[managerbehindthrone]

Are you in?

I have a project for you, if you are amenable.

[eugenesis]

[Scorponok must distract Aura with the important task of finding Smokescreen and asking him to play catch. He cannot have her see him texting while she demands entertainment. He's read many articles about the drawbacks of giving toddlers too much access to technology.]

I am listening.

text

[brainmaster]

[Star Saber will always feel awkward about messaging Scorponok, but he knows this is the best way to check on Aura Froudine.]

[He types up his message, hesitates for a moment, and ultimately sends it out.]

Hello, Scorponok,

This is Star Saber. I was briefly in my own world before returning here.

I hope Aura is faring well. I am currently at the Starfield Convention, and I would like to purchase something for her. Is there anything particular she would be interested in?

--Star Saber

[eugenesis]

[It's been a long day at Smidneyland, going on rides, finding that one of them broke down, uncovering a brewing robot takeover, and rescuing Matsune Hiku and her little minions. Aura Froudine had an amazing trip.]

She's happier that she had ever been. We have the perfect holiday AND she has a new set of friends and babysitters. But I won't turn down another present.

I need something educational for her. Do you have any puzzles or similar toys?

Action

[thelordofmisrule]

[ Skywarp recently saw a certain post on the network and thought... wow. I should reward these dedicated bots. His reward involves affixing a large sticker on the door to their hab. Look at this good deed he's done! He'll be on the list himself in no time at all. ]

[eugenesis]

[At least it's prominent enough to remind people that Scorponok is not a bad guy. And thanks to this sticker, Aura has learned how to read a difficult word. Thanks, Skywarp.]

[Video]

[thepurpleone]

One must wonder what all you're up to now- Anyway!

I am in need of your particular area of expertise and most importantly your equipment. This project is not to be discussed outside of the two of us. Just consider this a favor I'm cashing in on for about fifty percent of the times you've made me babysit Aura.

[Video]

[eugenesis]

[The grin that greets Donnie does not bode well.]

If you tell me what you need, perhaps I can agree to it.