Wh- [Luke nearly jumps out of his skin, not just because Riptide surprised him, but because if Riptide surprised him, he's probably about to get stepped on and die horribly. Also, he doesn't usually get surprised. But then, you can't sense mechanical parts with the Force.]
[So he turns, wide-eyed, at... this guy.] Hello...? [What is going on.]
But- but- that doesn't make any sense! [Stop breaking the laws of physics, jeez.] How can you see out of a holo? How can you transmit an image through a door?
[Luke sighs, but he can't help smiling.] I guess I'm going to have to, won't I? [Even though the answer to his questions could revolutionize the holotech in his home galaxy, he can't exactly ask people who just don't know the answer.]
[Still.] Can you turn into anything? Or just humans?
[Luke laughs softly.] It seems handy. I know I wouldn't mind access to that kind of technology back home. [Luke thinks about the applications for just a moment, and,] You can see without a clear line of sight. I'd hate to run into one of your spies.
[Luke scratches his head.] Neither was I. It's probably a coincidence anyway. [Language, Luke has learned, is rarely simple.]
[Finally, Luke's natural curiosity kicks in.] Can I see the, uh, 'glass ants'? [That's what they're called, right? Look, Luke's memory has never been great when it comes to thinks he doesn't consider of the utmost importance or interest. Is it a speeder? Is it the Force? If not, whatever.]
[the holoform winks out abruptly, and the actual door to the room opens a couple seconds later. there's riptide, grinning like a school child. massive scar on the chest and all.
[Luke stares at the outstretched hand, obviously curious, but also hesitant. This seems like a breach in form, like how you're not supposed to pet bothans.] Do- do you want me to...? Climb on?
Hey! [But Luke's laughing. He likes going fast, and being high up; this is a delightful combination of both. It's not long before he's scampering along the surface of Riptide's palm, trying to get a better look at, well, everything.]
[Luke looks over at Riptide with a daring expression.] You'd catch me. [He considers the distance. He'd probably be fine, if he jumped... he'll save that surprise for later.] Where are we going?
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Heeeey Luuuuke.
[it has riptide's voice.]
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[So he turns, wide-eyed, at... this guy.] Hello...? [What is going on.]
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[he does a little twirl.]
It's for the whole disguise thing, but I turn into a boat so who cares, honestly.
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But how do you- where's the rest of you?
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It's just a hologram. I'm sitting in my room, I couldn't be bothered getting up to open the door.
[SUCH A GOOD FRIEND]
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Would you accept magic as an answer?
[riptide honestly doesn't know himself, it's just a thing he knows he can do.]
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No.
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[smoke and mirrors?]
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[Still.] Can you turn into anything? Or just humans?
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[he super doesn't have the energy for.]
...Is complicated.
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[riptide has been lucky enough to never meet one, though.]
I think the Decepticons usually just straight up took over planets. Spying doesn't really work for them.
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I wasn't around for the beginning of the war. You'd have to ask Megatron why he chose that name. I, uh. Wasn't very good at history.
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[Finally, Luke's natural curiosity kicks in.] Can I see the, uh, 'glass ants'? [That's what they're called, right? Look, Luke's memory has never been great when it comes to thinks he doesn't consider of the utmost importance or interest. Is it a speeder? Is it the Force? If not, whatever.]
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[the holoform winks out abruptly, and the actual door to the room opens a couple seconds later. there's riptide, grinning like a school child. massive scar on the chest and all.
he crouches down, holding a hand out.]
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[riptide looks at luke expectantly, almost like he is actually expecting him to take flight.]
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[But anyway, he knows that isn't what Riptide means. He climbs into his palm as requested.]
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[he says with a grin, then stands up straight. enjoy being suddenly 30ft up in the air.]
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It all looks so different up here!
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[riptide carefully walks around the junk in his room to the desk, not wanting to jerk luke too much. especially if he's running around his hand.]
Don't fall.
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[don't do this to him luke his spark can only take so much.]
To the desk. To see the ants. Because they're not made of glass, which is upsetting because that would be super cool.
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