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[nexicpolarity]

[An acolyte accompanies you on your journey out to the craters, silently leading the way across the many dips and crags of Nexus's rocky quadrant. Though it is late at night the sky is alight with the distant tails of meteors traveling in a cluster of bright streaks towards the horizon. The acolyte finally stops at the edge of one of the biggest craters, bowing once and sliding off again into the night.

Nexus stands with his back to you, hands gathered behind him in a thoughtful pose, his strange and constantly shifting exterior framed by the light of the meteor shower. He glances over his shoulder when you approach and offers a weary smile.]

Beautiful night to go flying, isn't it? Or out on a joy ride perhaps...

[His smile slowly fades and he shakes his head.] Might be a long while before I have time to do either of those again.

But this is about you, not me. I've asked you here to speak with me about the future. Very soon, things are going to change in a big way around here.

[Nexus hunkers down, giving you his full attention and maybe your neck a bit of a break from craning up so high to see his face.]

The thing is- I have to leave soon. The pillar has convinced my siblings of what I've always suspected- that we have had it too easy up until now. We must focus more of our efforts on keeping Unicron at bay.

That is why I need you and the rest of those that bare my glyph to take care of the haven. I won't allow Cybertron to grow stagnant in our absence. I'm counting on all of you to keep it alive and growing.

Can you do that for me?

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[sariexmachina]

[The fact that Clocker had been pretty hilarious was what convinced Sari to actually go to the meeting, flying along with her jetpack.]

Uh, yeah? Flying is great!

[She 'oooo's appreciatively at the light show, before giving Nexus a hesitant smile and a wave, landing on the highest spot near him.]


Um. I guess? But what am I supposed to do about it?

[nexicpolarity]

[Sari may be small, but it seems Nexus won't have to bend down to make it easier to speak to this child. Flight mods are nice like that. He opens up his huge hand, offering her another perch closer to him if she'd so desire.]

You've managed teams before, yes? I seem to recall you even started one of your own, back on Earth at one point. We'll need that. Someone to get everyone together and keep them on task.

It might be a bit difficult at times, but I think I can trust a Sumdac to come up with some clever solutions, right?

[sariexmachina]

[Eying the huge, huge mech cautiously for a long moment, Sari eventually takes him up on his offer of a perch, landing in his palm.]

Eh? Say what now?

[She frowns up at Nexus, trying to figure out what he's talking about.]

I know I'm super awesome and everything, but I'd don't know if I'd call getting Bee and Bulkhead to play on my side in games and stuff, er, 'managing' and 'making' teams?

[nexicpolarity]

[He stares at her for a second, scratching his head with his index finger.]

...I've been talking to Vector too much again, haven't I? Let's just say, managing a team is in your future.

[And let's hope nobody tells Vector he accidentally blabbed some future stuff. He gets all grumpy about things like that.]