General Voicetest

[tillallareone]

[1]

[There's an all out battle raging and you're in the middle of it, people are cut off and the enemy is all over the place. It seems times are dark when all of a sudden the sound of a horn blares into the air as a bright red truck ramps off a fallen highway - transforming mid-air into a robot and smashing its... his fist into the head of one of the larger foes. A tremendous crash rings through the air as Optimus Prime stands back to back with you on the battlefield.]

This battle is getting out of hand, we need to end it quickly and decisively.

[Prime fires a shot before glancing at you. A wise leader can change the ebb and flow of battle, but even then he knows when to ask others for their thoughts.]

Now more than ever I am open to suggestions since they are your foes... And you don't have to raise your hand before you say anything.

[You could swear that despite lacking a visible mouth, you can tell Optimus is smiling at you.]

[2]



[Perhaps a battle has been lost. Perhaps a friend has been injured or killed, or an enemy that you have a vendetta against has hurt your pride once more and had escaped your vengeance. No matter what has happened Prime had requested you accompany him for a drive, and by drive you're actually riding in his truck form as the scenery passes by.]

I will not state the obvious, nor will I ask you to change how you feel as others may have done. There has been a loss on this day and not much can change that...

But I want you to know this. Though it may seem trite to say, you did all that you could have in that battle.

[Optimus is attempting to help you through this rough time. But the question is... do you WANT his help?]

[3]



[Its a glorious day, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and its a clear blue sky up above with clouds so white and soft they may as well be cotton puffs. And across the way you can see the gallant leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime. But what is he doing you ask?]

I did some research prior to this but I think someone I know would be a better judge than myself... am I doing this correctly?

[Optimus is indulging in some human recreational activity - be it a sport, some arts and crafts or even making the world's biggest dessert for Matrix only knows what reason. Perhaps he was trying to immerse himself more in Earth's culture, perhaps someone just wanted to have some fun, or perhaps he had heard about the human tradition of birthdays and wanted to make someone a truck sized cake. Who can say? Whatever he's doing though, you're the one that got him involved.]

Comments

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[herodrawing]

Mr Optimus!

[Bonk! A beach ball hits you square in the head.]

You can't do this wrong as long as you're having fun! I'm not sure if you can float in water but please don't be discouraged by it. There is a lot of things more to do at the beach!

[tillallareone]

[Well Izuru, Optimus isn't floating. Mostly because he doesn't really have to seeing as he'd have to walk pretty far out of the beach to even be knee high in the water. Still - he manages to catch the beach ball in his mighty hand of steel before letting out a chuckle.]

True enough... especially if fun is our aim today.

[He gently tosses it up into the air and bops it back to Izuru... given the ball hadn't exploded on impact the Leader of the Autobots clearly took into account the amount of force needed... right?]

[herodrawing]

Having fun is a hero's responsibility, too!

[Izuru grabs the ball, but before throwing it again he looks around for other players.

There aren't any.]

I'm curious why no one else wanted to join in...

[tillallareone]

That is a question I am asking myself...

[Optimus didn't detect any threats whatsoever, nor was there any signs of toxicity in the water in their general area. Of course it probably doesn't occur to them anyone would be crazy enough to play with a giant robot.]

[herodrawing]

Anyway, don't worry about it! Let's make a sand castle!

[tillallareone]

Is it usually a human activity to construct fortifications out of fragile materials?

[He wasn't dissing, but he was curious because he recalled seeing a house of cards and someone trying to build the biggest lego house ever. It was a slow day that day.]

[herodrawing]

It's not a real castle!

[Izuru starts to gather sand.]

You make it to have fun, not to defend against anyone.

[tillallareone]

I see. Hoist and Grapple would enjoy something like this. Perhaps the next time we have another day at the beach I can bring them.

[Optimus is gathering some sand as well, much larger amounts than what Izuru could clearly - and it's already taking shape... mostly a gigantic hill of sand so far, but its getting there!]

2

[dolorous_sensei]

I haven't actually done everything I could.

Re: 2

[tillallareone]

It did not appear that way to me.

[Ah yes this was going to be a tricky conversation indeed given how steeped in despair his passenger was.]

Re: 2

[dolorous_sensei]

If I actually did everything I could, I'd be dead now!

2

[smile_thatkills]

[A lost friend (Kondo? Oh GOD!); but was Souji taking it rough. Even in a dark situation, Souji could still crack a smile ]

"What are you saying, machine?"

[Was he supposed to be smiling? The grip on the steering wheel tightened]

"Isn't that what happens to those who carry weapons?"

[tillallareone]

[Optimus isn't going to make any comments about the machine label. After all, that is what he is. Even though Souji was smiling, the Autobot leader can sense the pain. Scanners and such able to pick up on stress levels, its a handy trick.]

Those of us who are willing to fight for what we believe in will be surrounded by loss, this is true.

But hiding your pain behind a smile will not benefit you.

[smile_thatkills]

"Hiding?" It was like Souji's natural charm to grin in virtually all situations, even when he was about to kill, or even when he lost someone he knew. At this point, however, he had to force what made him who he was.

"No, I'm just thinking over what is going to happen next. And who was going to pay."

[tillallareone]

Perhaps I may be wrong, it would not be the first time... but I have that feeling.

[A careful turn was made before Optimus drove on.]

Do you think it will satisfy you?

[He's talking about revenge of course.]

[smile_thatkills]

Souji actually frowned, but it was brief. It's hard to tell whether he was feeling sadness for the lost, or regret over the ugly thought of revenge. For those who really knew Souji, it can be tough for him to maintain his cheeriness.

The smile returned.

"Why wouldn't it? You'd do the same."

[tillallareone]

No... it wouldn't. I would do the same to keep others from being hurt that is true, but never for revenge's sake alone... because crossing the line from justice to revenge...

It would haunt you for the rest of your days, that all you could do was react.. not only that - because even with the life taken... what was lost can never be brought back.

[Prime's tone was tired and grave. Like one who has seen such things happen, or even been caught up in such fury and regret himself... Prime has lived for longer than most... he would have had time to make mistakes like any other being.]

Revenge for revenge's sake... it will only satisfy the pain for a moment before it returns... it will leave you with a never ending hunger and sadness that spreads to others who will seek vengeance on you.

Good ol' Prime

[smile_thatkills]

"Heh, you sound like a goody two-shoes. If you don't kill the ones who has caused you pain, they'll just do it again.

Can't say it'll haunt anything. Because it is important to fight. And you die when you fight."

[tillallareone]

I suppose many would call me that. I am unashamed of holding such beliefs...

Tell me though... do you really believe what you are saying?

[smile_thatkills]

"You ask a lot of questions, machine. I can say this because," He paused and looked up.

"He taught me the purpose of being a sword."

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[headsis]

Almost! You need to make them smaller or they won't bake evenly. Trust me, burned outside and raw inside does not a good cupcake make.

[Taking advice on desserts from what looks like the bare-bones skeleton of an android, an assemblage that lacks even concessions like artifical skin? Well, maybe Optimus doesn't know any better. Or maybe he's tapped in to the network enough for it to overlay the image of a young woman with long dark hair over the mechanical frame, one who looks like she has a personal stake in this culinary experiment turning out well.]

[tillallareone]

[Could be one or the other, either way though he doesn't really judge too much by appearances.]

That may be something of a problem.

[Yes, because Optimus is quite large compared to her. Still, can't fault him for trying.]

Still, it shouldn't be too difficult, I just need to apply some delicacy...

[Of course the last time Optimus said he was going to apply such a thing he lockpicked a door... by shooting it.]

[headsis]

Hmmm.

What's the occasion?

[tillallareone]

I heard that humans show appreciation for others by giving them gifts. Food being one of the most acceptable examples. I want to show our fellows that I appreciate their effort, as well as their assistance in helping my people in a war that should have remained our own.

[Prime sounded a little grave at the end, but the sentiment was there. He owed people... and he didn't want to be the kind of being who refused to be thankful for the help and hard work of others.]

[headsis]

You're on the right track then, all right. Thanks are nice, but food's personal. Ever cooked before? For humans or anyone else?

[tillallareone]

Not really. Cybertronians have only ever utilized energon as a source of fuel. Until now we have had no reason to prepare sustenance for other life forms.

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[a_monetized_mind]

I-I don't know!

[The monsters in this case are a pack of seven 30 meter crystalline humanoids, stalking through the city like so many wolves. The ally unit is Jen's 4.5 meter nanobot wizard.]

They're huge! And they keep regenerating, too!

[tillallareone]

Size isn't everything, there's an old Autobot I know who has fought larger...

[Kup's stories would have been a welcome help as Prime kept his guard up and his optic sensors sharp - watchful for any more problems.]

Your weapons... do you have anything capable of destabilizing them?

[a_monetized_mind]

[Deep breaths Jennifer, don't freak out when there's a nice truck-man helping...]

...Not right now.

I mean, I can make something with some time, but they're really tough...you've already got a plan though, right? This is like, your thing, right?