thisavrou | [VIDEO][001] - Backdated to Magnus' Arrival

[The video feed flickers to life, and despite the commotion, it's very much intentional. For those of you who know Riptide, you can see him frantically trying to escape from two hands that about as big as he is. Finally, one hand seizes Riptide and slams him to the floor. With some stability now, the camera is able to focus on Ultra Magnus. For those of you who don't know him, prepare to be bored. For those of you who do know him, it's possible that he's much much bigger than you remember, having had a few necessary upgrades recently.]

[He clears his vocalizer.]

Attention to all those who receive this broadcast. My name is Ultra Magnus. I have recently come aboard this ship and have been given the position of bailiff and parole officer. Let it be known that I have served as an officer of the law prior to my enlistment aboard the Moira, and as such, I promise that I will treat my duties and responsibilities with the utmost care, respect, and diligence that is befitting the position. I am fair and even-handed, and I look forward to working with all of you and becoming a productive member of the community.

That said, I have in my custody the one known as Riptide. He is a former comrade of mine, who served aboard the same ship as I did. Some of you may know him, and I am obligated to inform you that trusting this individual is a huge mistake. He is, as of now, being apprehended for being an accessory to mutiny.

[If Riptide wriggles, Magnus quickly presses his considerable weight down on him to make him stop.]

As I am still unfamiliar with the ship, I wish to know where the brig is located. I also wish to know everything about the due process aboard, as I intend to have this...this...ne'er-do-well answer for his crimes against his chain of command. In addition, if there are any forms and paperwork associated with the booking of prisoners so that they can be properly processed, I will more than happily fill out any and all necessary forms.

Again, I hope to make your acquaintance and let's all be sure to follow the new rules and expectations set forth by our current caregivers.

Magnus out.

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ok but you have to let him out in time for movie night. we have a man date.

better?

"Okay, but you have to let him out in time for movie night. We have a "man date." I took the opportunity to correctly punctuate your statement. I added in quotation marks as a "man date" is something that is foreign to me and I understand such terms might fall under a vernacular I am unfamiliar with.

wow i didn't think it was possible for a robot to have a stick up its ass or that robots even have asses but check it out

you learn something new every day

Punctuation is apparently not one of those things you learn. The day is not out yet, however. Perhaps there's still time. I would be willing to teach you.

[He's...being honest.]

i'm already a teacher

[Let's pause for a moment to think upon that horror.]

i can turn to my esteemed colleagues if there's anything i want to learn
besides why should i trust you
you've got my anime buddy held prisoner there

I assure you I am trustworthy. I am one of Riptide's commanding officers on board the ship that we both serve on. I have no intention of carrying out any sort of punishment until a decision is reached by my captains, Rodimus and Megatron. This is all merely due process. Also, as a teacher, I feel you should be setting a better example when it comes to grammar.

guess what buddy the robots aren't in charge on this ship

and i'm a great example i can teach kids to swear in 16th century spanish

Be that as it may, I still have to bring him before our captains. Not the Moira's captains, the captains of the ship that we both serve on. I understand that might have needed some clarification. You have my word that he will not come to harm. He has a lot to answer for, however. And is that really something you should be teaching people? I fail to see the merit in it.

wow way to disrespect the hierarchy and authority of the ship even after you signed a contract and everything
in fact
that sounds a lot like vigilantism
whoa

the merit is in learning awesome curses that most people don't understand obviously

I serve both ships and both crews. Riptide has taken part in a mutiny on the ship where we served. My aim is to get answers as to why he made the choices that he did. If possible, I'd like to dissuade him from doing the same thing a second time, possibly on this ship. That seems irresponsible, honestly.

say what you want buddy but it sure sounds like you think you're above everyone else on this ship to make that kind of decision
especially since he hasn't done shit here except be kind of a moron and have great taste in movies

yeah well vete a tomar por culo

I honestly don't think I'm above anyone. And I would hopefully expect the same to be done to me if I had made the same choices. I believe strongly in responsibility. I'm not familiar with that language, but I am going to assume it wasn't very nice.

you're still the one deciding how to be responsible. how do you know his good behavior here isn't his way of making up for whatever it is he did?

you learned something already! see i'm a great teacher.

Riptide is my subordinate, which makes me responsible for him. I am still his commanding officer, and I have an obligation to see to it that he at least answers the questions some of us no doubt have for him. I admit to being overzealous. Given my circumstances prior to arriving, I made a snap judgment and I regret this turn of events. I merely ask that you understand my point of view, as I am accepting of yours. I am taking your character reference into consideration as I deal with him.

yeah okay that isn't actually a denial about putting yourself over the authority in place here
kind of the opposite really
i mean nothing wrong with being arrogant just own it instead of trying to be mr. humble robot cop

well all right that sounds a little more reasonable
hey can you pass a message along to him if you're gonna be sitting on him for a while

Of course. What would you like me to tell him?

tell him i'm watching the muppets without him if he doesn't get free soon

[Because that'll go well for everyone.]

I have absolutely no idea what any of that means, but I will pass along the message. I may have been hasty in my words before. I have no intention of imprisoning him...at least, not any longer. I will hear his side of the story.

cool thanks

yeah? well that's something
good for you for not being a close minded stick in the rust

Tell me, what is your relationship with Riptide? Have you known him long?

not really
mostly he talks about earth tv and tries to get me to draw anime
that's our relationship

What is 'anime?' Should I be concerned?

it's like japanese cartoony art. i don't know a lot about it myself but he has a real appreciation for it.

I'm not sure I want to know why, but my curiosity is piqued. By the way, what should I call you?

i'm nathan drake. call me nate.

[VIDEO][001] - Backdated to Magnus' Arrival

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