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For all that we are 'chosen hosts' of these 'Infinity Gems,' our gracious host seems to dole out more requests than give a proper explanation first.

[ Megatron here simply doesn't like being left in the dark. there are more answers out there and he likes to be properly informed so he can actually access the situation and come up with a solution that's more agreeable for him ( and now apparently those he feels somewhat responsible for ). ]

What I am interested in, for the moment, is the sort of individuals [ YEAH, OKAY SO HE STILL HAS A LITTLE PROBLEM DEALING WITH ORGANICS, ALL RIGHT ] that I will be working with until this is all sorted. [ yeah, that's... that's about as much of a 'hello, who are you' that he can muster. ] Talents and skills, more specifically.

Drift, when you have a moment, I would like to speak with you. For other Cybertronians like myself, I would ask that if you are a crew member of the Lost Light, to get with me as soon as possible.

[ there's a pause, as if he is thinking about saying something... but then he does. ]

Oh, and Starscream. It would be a real pity if you decide to revisit one of your favorite pastimes. [ ha ha no it wouldn't. he'd love to tear your spark casing out if things got out of hand. maybe he'd even mount it on the wall for all to see. ...probably not. ]

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And where do you stand, then? Last I heard, 'all Cybertronians' was the last thing you were preaching.

[More like 'peace through tyranny' and 'to rebuild one must first destroy'.]

It was what I spoke of and supported and I still do. My ambitions were not wrong - our way of life was corrupt and it could not continue the way that it was. Yet the actions I thought were necessary? They were too extreme.

[ sorry, Wing. that's about as much of a 'yeah I was wrong' that you're going to get at this point in time. ]

And so how extreme are you now?

['Too extreme' seems redundant to Wing.]

Only a few million deaths? Only the rare few inconvenient dissenting voice?

Just one death, and even that is debatable.

Oh? Anyone I know?

[Say...Drift, for example? If so, be prepared for it to be a lot less easy than you might hope.]

Not really, as I do not know you.

Anyone currently here?

Yes.

[ is this going to be a game? ]

Leave Drift alone, or you won't like the consequences.

[He hasn't had a chance to catch up with Drift yet, and it won't be taken from him. ]

I wasn't speaking of Drift. Our kind can't afford to lose a spark like his.

[ hope, wonder, and ambition. these are good qualities. Drift had a lot of untapped potential 8C ]

Our kind can't afford to lose any sparks at all.

[Not after what the war's done to their numbers. But he's glad to hear that Drift, at least is safe.]

[ no, not really... ]

It is inevitable. Though the war is over and the Decepticons ordered to disband, not everyone will give up the hatred that's been buried in their sparks for four million years.

Nothing is inevitable except change, friend. And if Drift could give up the hatred in his spark, anyone can.

Change happens when someone is shown that they can. It happened that way for Drift, as I understand it and I am no different. Mine came because of the actions of the first one I could openly call friend in four million years. While I can hope that others can come around, the reality is that not all will.

True, people don't need to agree with you. It doesn't mean they need to die, though. That is, if you've truly changed.

[Which, well, you will excuse him for being a little dubious. ]

I didn't say that they did. [ don't put words in his mouth. he does that well enough on his own. ]

My mission isn't to hunt them down. It isn't to force change. The Lost Light is traveling to seek the Knights of Cybertron. Finding them will mean finding a new home for those who so wish it. Then I will hand myself over for their judgement.

So, [brightly] You won't be trying to kill any of our kind while you're here, then? I'm glad I was mistaken.

[He's heard of Megatron's rhetorical prowess, so he's at least on guard to these sorts of tricks. He hopes.]

And what if the Knights do not wish to see you? Did you not think we sought them, too?

No, unless it is in the defense of another.

[ not opposed to killing, really. just... under certain circumstances. ]

I realize that many have tried and have come up with nothing. While I have committed many crimes, I have done many things people thought impossible.

[ aaaaaaaand he still has some of his pride issues, okay? ]

We'll just have to make sure it doesn't come to that.

[He's got his perky yellow optics on you, Megatron.]

And what if your...crimes are what keep the Knights at a distance?

Not that it matters, here, where we're all so far away from home.

I would much rather it not.

[ you do that, Wing. TRANSPARENCY AND ALL. ]

Are you aware of any of Luna 2's local laws? In certain cases, the Knights of Cyberton would pass judgment. There's a precedent for it.

I think we all would rather it not.

[Especially not in front of the organics. They seem fragile enough as it was--did you know they can apparently faint from surprise alone?!?]

There is, and it is noble of you to throw yourself on their mercy. If we find them.

[ he does. Megatron also knows that they scream and stuff like that. ...still not much love for organics though. ]

It's not so much being noble as it is necessary. I have done unspeakable things, but the other faction is not completely without guilt either. The trial I originally subjugated myself to under them wished to paint it otherwise.

I would be the last to say Autobots are guiltless. No one is without blame in this war, even my own Circle. It is why we presumed we never found the Knights, ourselves.

[ oh... well then. ]

You are... Rather reasonable.

[ OKAY HE'S A LITTLE SURPRISED. ]

If there's to be an end to war, everyone must accept his part in the start of it. Don't you think?

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