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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LET HIM GO!

[He wasn't listening. This is literally the last straw. He doesn't care what this big ugly asshole has to say. Because damn it -- not again.]

Put him down by the time I find you, ugly, or you'll be sorry you even looked at my boat!

[... He also apparently does not care that he's threatening someone the size of a city block. Riptide is at stake here and he's not exactly rational where the boat is concerned. Either way, he's transforming and speeding down the hall in record time.]

[DON'T WORRY, SIDESWIPE, HE'S NOT GOING ANYWHERE.]

[Especially since Magnus is dealing with lots of angry messages and the like. Regardless, he's still holding Riptide for now.]

[His tires squeal when he pulls up. This guy is... A lot bigger than he thought. Regardless, Riptide is at stake here, and he manages to pull his sword. It looks ridiculous in comparison to Magnus but the red noodle is determined. Afraid for Riptide, but determined.]

What did I say a couple seconds ago, Houseatron?

Oh yeah. Let him go.

Please, sheathe your weapon. I don't know who you are, but you are clearly Cybertronian. I have no desire to hurt Riptide, but he needs to come with me for the time being.

No!

No way! You're already doing enough damage. I'm not letting you take him anywhere!

[Cybertronian and Autobot. And still holing onto his sword with all the determination his little noodle body can offer.]

He didn't do anything. You're the one causing problems around here, exhaust-hole. Let him go.

[Magnus turns a little bit to regard the badge. He lifts his free hand and taps his own Autobot badge.]

I'm not doing any damage to him. I am restraining him. Please, I am asking you to stand down. I will not do anything to Riptide, but he has something he has to answer for. I wish to take him to our captains, Rodimus and Megatron.

I have no desire to fight, but I ask you again to please sheathe your weapon.

No, you listen here, jerk! You're hurting him. Pure and simple! You don't know scrap about what he's gone through here, I do! So maybe shut up and listen instead of throwing your Combiner-size weight around!

[He's going to step forward. Totally not shaking a little -- whether it's from anger or fear, who knows? But not backing down.]

Ask all you want. It's not going anywhere until you hand over my boyfriend.

You're right. I don't know what he's gone through, and I imagine that will come up in conversation when this is all sorted out.

[He pauses at the 'boyfriend' bit and looks at Riptide.]

What's your name, if you don't mind my asking?

One last chance, pal. Back off. Or else.

[It's like a kitten threatening a St. Bernard but BOY he is ready to go and bristling.]

Sideswipe. Maybe you heard of me.

You gonna cooperate or what?

Sideswipe...?

That can't be right...you were with Optimus, if I remember correctly.

Quit stalling and let him go!

[Yeah yeah alternate Sideswipes whatever, not important right now.]

I'll sort this later...

Sideswipe, I am asking you as a friend to refrain from escalating this matter. I do not wish to hurt anyone right now...Riptide or you.

You already hurt him.

[And this guy is no friend of his, thank you very much. So. With all the speed of his noodley legs, he tries to dart around Magnus. Trying to play Attack On Titan here, to get up to the big guy's shoulders.]

[... he's probably going to get swatted. But that means maybe Riptide can get up and book it. So be it.]

Not intentionally, I assure you.

[With Sideswipe scrambling up his frame, however, Magnus is left with little recourse. He reaches for Sideswipe with his free hand. He's not going to swat him, but rather try and pull him down and hold him in place next to Riptide.]

Sideswipe, please...!

Too late! And also too slow!

[Because while he isn't strong, he's fast. Trying to duck and and weave around Magnus' hand... while climbing him.]

[Maybe if he puts him in a choke hold or something like he does while wrestling Bee, it will help.]

[Can his noodle arms even reach around his neck?]

[Not likely.]

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[NOPE but he's going to try. He is absolutely going to try. With all the ferocity of his tiny noodle arms. And the determination of a teenager with a crush.]

Sideswipe...I appreciate the gesture, but this...

Public display of affection is making me uncomfortable.

[It's like a weird face hug.]

Shut up! I'm choking you! This is a choke hold!

This is a hug.

I am not a very huggable person.

If you weren't so fat--!

It's a choke hold!

A choke hold implies that your hands can reach around my neck cables.

They cannot.

You're cradling my helm. This is a cradle at best.

You're just too fat! That's not my fault!

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