oo1 ★ VOICE

[electrowhipit]

[ there is a long silence, then a groggy groan-slash-yawn ]

Guys? Did- did it work? I- wait. This isn't right. Ratchet-? Hello? Ow. Primus, my head. Ratchet said I might be sore, but...

[ a yelp, followed by the distinct sounds of someone falling out of bed ]

Ow. W-what's going on?! Where- what- my body--

Okay, Jolt. Let's think about this for a second. One klik I'm in the desert. On my right, Optimus. On my left... that... one mech. I never got his name. Anyway, I'm positive I did everything right, so how did I wind up here?

Frag it, I better be dreaming. Dreaming that I'm a human. In a house.

...

Forget dreaming. Maybe this is really a nightmare.

...Guys? Autobots- tell me I'm not the only one here. Please tell me I'm not the only one here.

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[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

Let me just arm myself, and I'll be there.

...

This may take a few minutes. They took my vehicle.

[electrowhipit]

Arm yourself with what? I don't know about you, but I'm completely weaponless.

...Take your time.

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

I don't know... something... blade-like. Your "mate" found a lamp.

... Doesn't look like I have a choice.

[electrowhipit]

...She's put it away. I don't think she's a threat. Right this very second.

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

... for now.

[Rummaging noises. Doors opening. Things falling on the floor.]

I found a... stick.

[electrowhipit]

... A stick.

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

It's long and heavy and it's the best I can do, damn it!

[electrowhipit]

... I guess whatever works.

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

... well, if you don't want my help.

[electrowhipit]

I didn't say that.

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

All right then.

Just stay put. I'll be there as soon as I can.

[electrowhipit]

Will do.

Does this mean this is action spam?

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

[ABOUT AN HOUR LATER there's someone at your door.]

Why yes, I believe it does!

[electrowhipit]

[ TOOK YOU GODDAMN LONG ENOUGH, but hi have a Jolt tentatively opening the door ] Can I help you...?

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[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

[There is a man, holding a broom. On your porch. With grass in his hair. And on his clothes.]

... Tell me your name is Jolt and I don't have to go looking for another house.

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[electrowhipit]

[ he stares for a minute, looking you up and down a couple of times ]

... Get in a fight with the lawn on your way over, Sideswipe?

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

[He turns a little red. Good job, Jolt.]

No. I didn't. I... took a turn too sharply...

[pause - he totally tripped and fell]

You look... different than I was expecting.

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[electrowhipit]

Uh-huh. [ doesn't believe you, but is more than willing to let that drop for now ]

... Same goes for you.

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

It's true!

[Holds his hand up, measuring you... and himself.]

Somehow, I thought you'd be... taller.

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[electrowhipit]

[ headtilt ] Why? You've always been taller than me... okay, not by much, but still.

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

I... guess I wasn't sure how much of us... we were allowed, if that makes sense.

[Shakes his head, leaning in the doorway]

Going to let me in, or do I get to freeze out here?

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[electrowhipit]

It might if you would finish your sentence.

...

Oh. Right. Yeah, come in. [ steps out of the way, motioning you inside ] Just... watch out for Harley.

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

I meant... How much would translate. You know? Me being taller, better-looking... And I don't know about you, but certain... symbols are missing.

[He just sort of... eases inside, still holding that broom.] On a first-name basis with her already?

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[electrowhipit]

...To be honest, certain symbols were the last thing on my mind. And so were your looks.

[ shuts the door behind you ] Well, what else am I supposed to call her?

[ action spam of AWESOME ]

[weaponsparked.livejournal.com]

I'm crushed. Devastated. But you know what I mean.

[He shrugs, sauntering vaguely down the hall] I don't know... "Female"?