[002 - Hologram] It's like Deja Vu in reverse!

[alwaysadrift]

[Hello Knowhere, it's been a little while. Drift's generally good spirited demeanor seems a touch off-kilter today. Something's clearly gotten the swordmech in a state of awkward uncertainty.]

Sooo, uh. Has anyone, by chance....seen another one of my kind? But bigger, red chassis, blue helm, faceplate, tall audio spires. [As if Drift needed to illustrate that by putting his fingers to the sides of his helm; his own finials do that all on their own.] Sometimes looks like a big truck?

[AHEM.]

Answers to the name Optimus Prime?

[Because Drift swears he's seen the Autobot leader walking the halls of Knowhere. If Optimus had arrived, Drift would have heard about it before this, right? RIGHT? So was it a vision? Or has he taken too many hits to the helm? Maybe the last of the energon in his ration pack finally went bad? He still doesn't understand these powers that he--supposedly!?--has, and you know, how they're even supposed to work.]

Erm, on that note. Anyone out there with a time gem shard, if you've had an success with your powers, I'd love to hear from you.

[Tell him your secrets!]

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[rodders]

Prime's here? ( HIS DAYS OF FUN ARE LIMITED, DAD'S HERE. ) Just like him to actually arrive and not tell anyone.

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[alwaysadrift]

I don't know. I mean. He might be? He will be? That's why ask.

[Join the Confused Club, Rodimus; Drift is the current standing president.]

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[rodders]

I thought your power was supposed to be helpful.

( Has he figured out his yet? Nope. But give it a bit of time. )

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[alwaysadrift]

I never said that.

Technically speaking.

[Oh but wow he thought it would be too! And it has been, once, so far. Assuming that was his power kicking in at the fissure and not something else.]

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[aerospacecommander]

Why, are you missing your grand leader already? You Autobots can't do much without him, can you?

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[alwaysadrift]

How do you know I'm an Autobot?

[Technically speaking he's. not. Sans brand and everything. But then maybe Starcream just assumes.]

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[aerospacecommander]

Why else would you hang around the other do-gooders and be looking for Optimus Prime?

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[littlecousin]

I haven't, but I'll keep my eyes open. If he's here, he'll probably see this, anyway.

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[alwaysadrift]

You can't miss him, trust me.

And I could hope so, I'm just...not sure he's here. yet.

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[littlecousin]

Oh, precog stuff?

[Said in roughly the same tone of voice used to ask about weekend plans.]

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[gamora]

( Have a scary alien lady in minimal clothing, Drift. But Gamora doesn't like talking about her experiences with the Infinity Gems, and not in public where just everyone can see. )

No. Haven't tried, but that won't make a difference in the end.

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[alwaysadrift]

[Sorry, but you aren't the first green alien lady in minimal clothing he's seen. You're also much shorter than the ones he's seen. The hair though, that's a nice touch.]

Won't make a difference? How so?

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[gamora]

( She'll somehow live with the disappointment. )

Because the last time I had the full gem it gave me visions whether I wanted it to or not.

[sorrynotguilty]

IF it's true, wouldn't that be delightful news.

[ spoilers: not really. ]

And perhaps I've had one success with these abilities we posses.

[alwaysadrift]

I imagined you'd be thrilled.

[We're kidding right? Otherwise this conversation is weird.]

One success?

[sorrynotguilty]

Willingly, yes. However, I was writing to clear out my thoughts beforehand.

[knightoflight]

Optimus Prime? The one who rallied the 'Autobots' at the beginning of the war?

[Wing still remembers a time when 'autobot' was an insult, and the Knights had puzzled over why a faction would choose that name.]

Is it still giving you trouble?

[Wing doesn't have a time gem, but he's definitely having some success with his. The fact no one sees a difference is a sign of it.]

[alwaysadrift]

And led them for the rest of it, yes. [Barring certain critical moments, welp.]

It was different this time. Longer but not immediately...relevant? At least, no one's confirmed yet. [Have an uncertain shrug.]

[knightoflight]

Is that going to be...dangerous? I mean, with Megatron here?

[In Wing's mind, Optimus Prime was just as much a part of the continuation of the war.]

Maybe it's not immediately relevant because it's more important? Like a warning from farther off for a much bigger thing.

[Video]

[organ_pharming]

Any reason you're looking for our illustrious leader?

As for powers, I'm not convinced these 'gems' actually afford us anything.

[Video]

[alwaysadrift]

[Oh it's you.]

Because I think he might be here? [Details: Restricted Access Only. Unless you're impressed or intimidated, then sure.]

Well they're doing something. Not that it's easy to have any control over some of them.

Re: [Video]

[organ_pharming]

If he were, I'd assume he'd announce his presence pretty much instantly. He's that kind of mech, don't you think?

[Something is right. Pharma has had one 'vision' so far, but he's not entirely sure it wasn't a processor glitch.]

Have you experienced something you'd like to share with the rest of the class, then?

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[sophos]

[blah blah blah, talking robots, looking for one of them - the part Annabeth focuses on is the last bit. It pings her curiosity most rn.]

What does the time gem do?

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[alwaysadrift]

Uh. From my understanding it gives a glimpse into the future?

[His understanding and his experience are both vastly underrated though.]

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[sophos]

Like prophecies? Or actual visions?

[Wait, he sounds a little confused. And he's asking for success stories - ] You haven't experienced it yourself yet. Do you know anything about seeing the future in general?