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Also, I appreciate you noticing that my head is perfectly parallel to the outermost ridge of my chestplate.

Not many notice that level of detail. I've worn my armor like this for centuries and not a single person has complimented me on the fact that it's perfectly level.

[You know what, Starscream could give Magnus a weird look. He could be annoyed. But he's not going to do that. He's just going to roll with it because thats what Starscream DO.]

Oh, think nothing of it. I've always had an eye for detail, and I must admit, I've always been a fan of symmetry. Comes with being a flier, really. Perfect balance is very important when you're in the air.

[BUT then he kind of pauses and looks Magnus over real quick]

Wait, which part's the armor?

Finally, someone who has a discerning optic for aesthetics! I can't tell you how many people disregard something as basic as symmetry when it comes to--

[Wait, what.]

I beg your pardon?

You said something about armor.

Oh.

You don't...

Ah.

Nevermind.

Uh huh, that's not suspicious sounding at all.

There is nothing suspicious about my armor!

What armor!?

[He sighs.]

Very well, I'll show you.

I merely ask that you try and keep what I'm about to show you to yourself. Most of the Cybertronians here know who I am, but others do not. I prefer to keep it as such until I deem the time fit to explain myself.

[With that, the seam on Magnus' chestplate splits down the middle. The helm tilts back and the gigantic shoulders pulls apart.]

[The waist parts and the seams on his thighs split open so that Minimus Ambus can casually hop out. He straightens up before Starscream and runs a finger along his facial insignia.]

There. My armor.

[Starscream just stares.

That's it, that's all he's doing.

For an uncomfortably long time.

He's still doing it.

OH WAIT he's looking at the armor now.

Now back to Luigi.

And now he's pointing at Luigi, like he's trying to make his brain make this make sense.

wait for it]

Oh. Didn't see that coming.

Not many do.

My name is Minimus Ambus. The latest in a long line of 'Ultra Magnii.'

I didn't realize there was a plural for Ultra Magnus.

[He stares for a moment longer before slouching in his seat even more and covering his face with his hands, just groaning for a moment before looking again. Nope, the little green man was still there. This wasn't another weird hallucination or Bee haunting or y'know SOMETHING THAT MAKES SENSE. Because... hallucinations make sense to Starscream I guess.]

...You know, I don't drink. I'm the kind of person who prefers to keep my mind clear and alert at all times. The more I learn about your crew, and Megatron, and just... you know, little things like this. It almost makes me want to take drinking until I'm black out drunk up as a hobby. I think everyone should have hobbies.

I feel as though 'little things like this' is a personal jab, Starscream.

...I can see how you would take it like that. Sorry.

So. This is a thing.

You seem...exhausted.

Perhaps you need to rest.

Do I? I don't know. Maybe I do. I feel like that's all I've been doing lately.

A little more couldn't hurt.

And then, after, we can address this 'Second Starscream' situation.

I don't like to put important things off, but I haven't really recharged properly since... It's been a while. Since before Ratchet came back, I think.

I...

[he looks like he wants to say something else, but he hesitates. Like he isn't sure exactly what he wants to say. Y'know normal people wouldn't have a problem with this but it's STARSCREAM.]

What is it, Starscream?

[He leans forward and rests his elbows on his knees, rubbing at his chin like he's trying to think of just how he wants to word this.]

I've been saying this a lot more lately than I think I ever have before in my life, but. Thank you.

You are quite welcome, Starscream.

And for the record, if you've been saying 'thank you' more than you ever have, it's likely because you're finding yourself surrounded by people who actually trust you.

Reciprocation is usually the best follow up.

I don't know about all that.

Anything's worth a shot though, I suppose.

You'd be surprised how many cards mutual trust can afford you in times such as these, Starscream.

If you need me, you have my personal comms frequency. As for the other Starscream...

...Perhaps take a play out of Megatron's book. Let him do as he pleases. You know from experience how that tended to turn out.

[He looks cranky about it for a moment, but then he actually stops and thinks it over. Yeah he really can't argue with that.]

Right. You may have a point.

I try.

I'll leave you to your rest.

[With that, Minimus climbs back into his armor, suits up, and heads for the door.]

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