Disbelieve it all you like! But I do. Just because I'm not inclined to tell you it doesn't mean I don't have it in reserve. We may be the same, and you may be far better company than our insane counterpart, but you know how it is. [ A smirk. ] I doubt you would tell me your plans, after all.
[ He'd be a fool to trust himself. They're both looking for power, even if he's been far more successful at cementing something for himself than his silver double. While this may yet turn into a proper partnership between them... Starscream's still going to be careful. ]
[ It's true, Starscream is unlikely to tell this one about his plans either, but he would have thought that given the state he ended up in — dead — for lack of the last one, he'd at least consider taking the advice. Was this how Jane felt, dealing with him?
But perhaps when death didn't stick, the other Starscream could afford to be so cavalier about a failure. ]
Far better "company" would require you to actually experience my company once in a while. Presumably you are here now because you want something?
[ He doesn't sound miffed, only mildly expectant. This Starscream occupies a time and place in his world where his daily life is just pitting people's values against one another, including his own. ]
I'm HERE because you had the sheer gall to insinuate that I can't feel grief about my dead fragging trine! I could have done a lot worse than simply just show up. I was having a nice time bothering people, I'll have you know.
[ He huffs, tucking his knees up to his cockpit a little with his arms still crossed, effectively sitting in the air. ]
[ Starscream's lengthy claws flex, like he would rend into the other if he were only tangible. His tone however is just as cutting. ]
No, you insufferable buffoon, I said not to let it affect you in ways other people can and will take advantage of!
Of course you will grieve, they were trine, but do you think Thundercracker or Skywarp would want you easily manipulated at their expense? Is that an adequate way to remember them?
And I'm telling you my grieving is none of your fragging business! YOU might not have anyone to watch your back, but I DO, and if anyone tries to take advantage of me like that, well- They'll be very much surprised.
If something bold enough to call itself a god couldn't use me, then I doubt other mechs will have the LUCK.
[ The heat rises a couple of degrees with Starscream's anger; his counterpart may not be able to use his claws, but that helplessness does not necessarily go both ways. ]
[ Something cold and bitter suffuses Starscream's expression when his counterpart (correctly) points out that he does not have anyone to watch his back. Because as far as himself is concerned, he doesn't. He has allies like Jane Solo, but even those are fragile and came close to breaking once already. Everyone else here, even those who should be at least familiar, are strangers at least and enemies at worst.
But that doesn't mean he wants to have that knowledge thrown in his face, so he hisses: ]
[ The lights flicker threateningly, the heat going up a couple more degrees just to show Starscream's silver counterpart what he's dealing with... And then the ghost fades out, and the heat with it. He's got better things to do than bitching matches with a second-rate Starscream. ]
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[ He'd be a fool to trust himself. They're both looking for power, even if he's been far more successful at cementing something for himself than his silver double. While this may yet turn into a proper partnership between them... Starscream's still going to be careful. ]
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But perhaps when death didn't stick, the other Starscream could afford to be so cavalier about a failure. ]
Far better "company" would require you to actually experience my company once in a while. Presumably you are here now because you want something?
[ He doesn't sound miffed, only mildly expectant. This Starscream occupies a time and place in his world where his daily life is just pitting people's values against one another, including his own. ]
starski bls
[ He huffs, tucking his knees up to his cockpit a little with his arms still crossed, effectively sitting in the air. ]
So. Now I'm your problem.
Scream is terrible here we go
No, you insufferable buffoon, I said not to let it affect you in ways other people can and will take advantage of!
Of course you will grieve, they were trine, but do you think Thundercracker or Skywarp would want you easily manipulated at their expense? Is that an adequate way to remember them?
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If something bold enough to call itself a god couldn't use me, then I doubt other mechs will have the LUCK.
[ The heat rises a couple of degrees with Starscream's anger; his counterpart may not be able to use his claws, but that helplessness does not necessarily go both ways. ]
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But that doesn't mean he wants to have that knowledge thrown in his face, so he hisses: ]
Get out.
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[ The lights flicker threateningly, the heat going up a couple more degrees just to show Starscream's silver counterpart what he's dealing with... And then the ghost fades out, and the heat with it. He's got better things to do than bitching matches with a second-rate Starscream. ]