[ti]Ep 2.5[/ti]Pick Up, Drop Off [Backbeat]
Nov 21, 2021 22:28:14 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2021 22:28:14 GMT -5
Backbeat pauses… Clearly surprised at Soundwave’s stitched together words. His optics narrow as he leaned in. His audio level went low as his voice went deadpan in tone. “What?”
Shear confusion etched onto his face, with an optic is raised in perplexment to boot. Backbeat seemed to be honestly confused why the Decepticon Air Commander was brought up. He gave a very cautious chuckle as he returned to his normal friendly tone. “If it was… It would be the first I heard of it.” Backbeat held up a canister that matches the gun’s color and material. “Why? Do your think he’s in the market for an alien net cannon?” He held out the canister for Soundwave to inspect. Backbeat didn’t seem to be privy to powerplays and intrigue that seemed to occur at regular interval in Megatron’s court. The supply specialist did however seem to be interested in joining said political game, as it seemed he had brought his own buy in and everything. The Decepticon supply specialist had planned on smuggling in a little extra initial stock to establish himself as a player in the local scene. Since he had been forced to admit he’d been smuggling, Backbeat had decided to use this as an opportunity to gain a little insight.
“Don’t tell me there is dissension in the ranks… And mutiny most foul, Mr. Soundwave?” Backbeat eyed Soundwave intently, looking for the next hint of a reaction. Backbeat had quietly suspected the Decepticon War Machine had been in far more dire straits than Soundwave’s recap would lead one to believe. The inquiry about the notoriously troublesome Air Commander was where Soundwave had tipped his hand too far. If Soundwave was worried about unauthorized weapon requests, that meant a potential attempt to violently seize power was in the horizon… Which would mean there would be a demand for weapons and intel on both sides. He would need to observe for himself before any side was taken of course. But for now, he thought it would be prudent to give a signal to Soundwave on his ultimate loyalties. “If that is the case, I might have a particularly nasty bit of weaponry Megatron might be interested in… Provided his infatuation with exotic weaponry and lack of moral qualms remains consistent with what I’ve heard.”
Shear confusion etched onto his face, with an optic is raised in perplexment to boot. Backbeat seemed to be honestly confused why the Decepticon Air Commander was brought up. He gave a very cautious chuckle as he returned to his normal friendly tone. “If it was… It would be the first I heard of it.” Backbeat held up a canister that matches the gun’s color and material. “Why? Do your think he’s in the market for an alien net cannon?” He held out the canister for Soundwave to inspect. Backbeat didn’t seem to be privy to powerplays and intrigue that seemed to occur at regular interval in Megatron’s court. The supply specialist did however seem to be interested in joining said political game, as it seemed he had brought his own buy in and everything. The Decepticon supply specialist had planned on smuggling in a little extra initial stock to establish himself as a player in the local scene. Since he had been forced to admit he’d been smuggling, Backbeat had decided to use this as an opportunity to gain a little insight.
“Don’t tell me there is dissension in the ranks… And mutiny most foul, Mr. Soundwave?” Backbeat eyed Soundwave intently, looking for the next hint of a reaction. Backbeat had quietly suspected the Decepticon War Machine had been in far more dire straits than Soundwave’s recap would lead one to believe. The inquiry about the notoriously troublesome Air Commander was where Soundwave had tipped his hand too far. If Soundwave was worried about unauthorized weapon requests, that meant a potential attempt to violently seize power was in the horizon… Which would mean there would be a demand for weapons and intel on both sides. He would need to observe for himself before any side was taken of course. But for now, he thought it would be prudent to give a signal to Soundwave on his ultimate loyalties. “If that is the case, I might have a particularly nasty bit of weaponry Megatron might be interested in… Provided his infatuation with exotic weaponry and lack of moral qualms remains consistent with what I’ve heard.”