25 | video / action for Olivine

[show_my_cannons]

[The feed is shaky, and occasionally teeth and a tongue come into view, as Ironhide's Growlithe decides the 'gear is a delightful chew toy. It's clear enough, though, to show the old Autobot sitting on the beach in Olivine City. More precisely, on the tail of his Onix.]

[Both of them are observing a sunset. Although Ironhide appears to be more interested in the contents of a bottle in his hand. It's not energon, but it does the job.]

[Eventually, Dog wanders over, and he notices he's being recorded. With a scowl, he pries the 'gear away.]

I was told there was something 'special' in these... sunsets.

I see nothing different. Just the same as they are anywhere else. ... No reason to stick around this place.

[With that statement, he flicks the 'gear off.]

[... Someone is in a worse mood than usual.]

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[show_my_cannons]

Hn.

Something like that.

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[getthehorns]

Well, that's me. Cliffjumper the giant idiot, always runnin' in without backup.

... I'm sorry, Ironhide. It won't happen again.

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[show_my_cannons]

[He grumbles.]

Quit that. Do what you want. Just... hn. Be more careful.

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[getthehorns]

Wait... were you worried about me?

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[show_my_cannons]

[GRUNT.]

No.

[Yes.]

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[getthehorns]

... You totally were.

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[show_my_cannons]

... I said I was not.

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[getthehorns]

Right. Of course. Must've heard you wrong.

[ A smirk, and he takes a seat next to the other Autobot, looking out at the sunset. ]

All the Autobots in all the universes, I'm glad you're here to keep me in line.

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[show_my_cannons]

[Napalm makes a growling sound -- 'hello', more or less -- and taps the tip of her tail against Cliff's leg.]

[Ironhide's growl is less welcoming, and more... cranky.]

You did.

[He finishes off the rest of the bottle.]

... Would not prefer your partner?

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[getthehorns]

[ Cliff gives the Onix a fond pat, a silent hello of his own. ]

I miss Arcee- I miss her so much sometimes it hurts- but that doesn't mean I don't consider you my partner, too.

We've been through a lot together.

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[show_my_cannons]

[He falls silent, studying the sand at his feet. The bottle in his hand.]

... yeah. Miss mine too.

[and then he glances at him. Out of the corner of his eye.]

Guess we have, hmn?

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[getthehorns]

Soul-stealing bugs, cave-ins, fighting tournaments, and all the crazy weather you can think of. It's sure been a ride, hasn't it?

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[show_my_cannons]

... Almost makes the war look peaceful.

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[getthehorns]

I wouldn't go that far.

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[show_my_cannons]

I said almost.