[Slipstream IS surprised that Megatron looks like he's been reset. Weird. The way he stands there, staring out the window and probably contemplating the deep nature of the universe or something. Megatron is so wise and brilliant!]
Yes sir. I have made a lot of friends so far.
Would you rather I didn't? I can drop them all if you'd like.
[It would utterly shatter her spark to do so but if Lord Megatron says...]
And what did I say to you about Starscream, any version of Starscream? [his voice is low, optics narrowed as he gives her that same look he did when he'd told her not to fail with her new command position.]
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Yes sir. I have made a lot of friends so far.
Would you rather I didn't? I can drop them all if you'd like.
[It would utterly shatter her spark to do so but if Lord Megatron says...]
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[She says quickly, hoping that that's a better word.]
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[he scowls a little, looking at her directly.]
I cannot believe I'm saying this, but how many of them are Starscream?
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Two. Sir.
They truly aren't that bad! They haven't betrayed me yet. And one of the Starscreams fought our Starscream on my behalf.
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[Her posture tightens.]
That they will turn on me the moment it suits them.
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So why are you still hanging around with them?
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I will cease all contact with them immediately.
[It will make her feel BAD but if that's what Megatron wants.]
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Do you care to tell me why you saw fit to disregard my advice?
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But you are wiser and more knowledgeable than I, and I value your council above all others.
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