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The updating diagram only serves to make him frown further, leaning close and squinting to properly read everything. Hm. This Soundwave was still preferable to his own, but he couldn't take any of this sitting down.

"P-prey animal instincts?!? He is staring, aghast, at the read of him, "I'll show you prey!"

He is attempting to tackle Soundwave as itcontinues. "I'm not afraid of you, and I don't have glaring flaws. ... And anyone who isn't a pessimist this far into a hopeless war is a fool."

"I don't understand how you became Megatron's most trusted. Was it via doing these "reads" of other bots? Is that all it took? Megatron is far too trusting. It's a shame none of your intel would be useful for me."

This Smokescreen's side of the diagram began to update as Soundwave learned more and more about him. The occupation and obvious distaste for the other Smokescreen was quickly noted down. But underneath lied assumptions about his personality.

- Uses anger to cover fear

- Prey animal instincts

- Uses grandiosity to cover up glaring flaws

Huh. That last one was oddly familiar. Though, the Smokescreen in front of it certainly had a more... negative outlook on life. The list updated once more.

- Pessimist

Soundwave stood up after the last update. Its visor faded to black before a wavelength appeared.

" Designation- Soundwave. Occupation- Third in Command of Decepticon forces. Intelligence Officer and my- Megatron's- most trusted. "

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..........

If I didn't need you to steal video games for me, I would have put you in the direct line of the love beam ages ago.

unlikely. it's all being absorbed by your huge ass

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Wrong. It's reflecting off of my huge ass, as my aura and entire being is far too evil for such a beam to move through me.

unlikely. it's all being absorbed by your huge ass

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@convenientkeystorage replied to your post “its real. love beam go-”:

ha, get love beamed idiot

​I hope you get hit with the love beam's aftershocks, fool!

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its real. love beam go-

AUGH

Don't hit me with that!!

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love and understanding upon ye

LOUD HISSING.

... That's not real love, is it?

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...

...

A compliment, I think. After thorough research, I think this song is also fitting.

@convenientkeystorage replied to your post “is it just a phase .”:

you look like if my chemical romance was a car

​Excuse you? ... Who is My Chemical Romance?

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@convenientkeystorage replied to your post “is it just a phase .”:

you look like if my chemical romance was a car

​Excuse you? ... Who is My Chemical Romance?

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is it just a phase .

It's not a phase, Anonymous. I am going to look cool. Forever.

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"A... Miner. You mine. In a mine." He looks genuinely surprised, unsure how to even react. This bot? A miner? He doesn't even look strong...

There's a dramatic frown as Orion says he's not scary, "I am scary! I could bite you! What if I bit you? That would be scary, wouldn't it?"

He's hissing at the affection, but isn't trying to pull away from it. Yet.

"I'm not a decepticon! I'm a miner!

You don't look scary! a little dirty and maybe banged up, and your color scheme is a bit different but I don't mind hugging you!"

Come here nerd, and get hugged!

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@blindxptimism replied to your post “Imagine getting affection and cuddling like some...”:

You should try it sometime! It's pretty nice!

Spoken like a true Decepticon.

​Even if I wanted to-- which I don't,-- I am far too intimidating and terrifying for anyone to ever consider cuddling.

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Imagine getting affection and cuddling like some kind of Decepticon.

Imagine...

That could never be me.

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Smokescreen can only glare as Soundwave observes and notes his differences, uncertain why it was so intent on staring. He tried not to show his fear, but it was starting to leak into his field, despite himself. His alternate seemed to have better control over his field...

"Hey. Don't ignore me! Maybe I will change your paint for you. I could throw a paint bucket at you without remorse." He threatened, though he really was more hurt at how easily the bot paid no mind to his threats.

He frowns as Soundwave brings its face up to him, trying to push the other away, after a moment of staring at its face. "Don't compare me to him. That's the version of me, if I was an utter pushover, is it not? Are you from that universe, as well?"

"I am Smokescreen. Soldier in the Autobot army, soon to be Lord Prime's tactician, among other things." The thought of becoming the bot to assassinate Prime was starting to grow, after all... "And you?"

Fascinating.

So many new details to document. Every single one was meticulously catalogued into a side by side comparison. Each dent, scrape, patch of chipped paint was archived, and next to the physical scan was a growing list of personality differences too.

The most interesting so far was the closed off and nearly aggressive way this Smokescreen conducted himself. It was such a departure from the usual over-compensating, cheery and deflective disposition. Soundwave's processor nearly spun itself dizzy with the possibilities.

What seemed to be the most logical conclusion (so far) is that something had happened to Smokescreen. Soundwave would have been concerned if its curiosity wasn't so strong. Another option is that this was a different Smokescreen. It was a likely possibility- Soundwave had come to be fully aware of just how vast the multiverse is.

Soundwave completely ignored the challenge over their paint jobs. Truly nothing could be less interesting than fighting over rights to the colors they wore right now. Instead, it leaned over and stuck its face right in this interloper's.

The visor lit up, showing the side by side comparison it had been compiling. Each side held one of the Smokescreens- on the left, its "friend". On the right, the one it faced now. Each side included details that explained just how different they were.

After a few moments, Soundwave tilted its head to the side in question. Asking for an explanation- expectant and impatient. Just who are you?

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Smokescreen tries to turn as Soundwave circles him, doorwings pointed downward as it observes him, half anticipating getting attacked on sight. Still, that was a Decepticon... Surely they wouldn't?

He still has 38's on his doorwings, but the paint looks far more scratched and faded compared to his alternate. The paint job was done a long time ago, and this bot didn't seem to put as much effort to keeping it intact. A few dents seemed to remain on the edge of one doorwing, oddly hand-shaped.

He still seemed far more cautious, compared to his non-goth counterpart, and his doorwings flare outwards, as if he's trying to look larger than he is, as it looms over him, glaring.

"Hmph. If you are so elderly, you should be the one to change. Or do you want to fight for it? Is that it?"

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Oooh, this one is feisty! Soundwave's field gives a hint of genuine intrigue. It cocked its helm to the side, studying this... Goth-screen.

Slowly, Soundwave began to circle him. It studied him, taking in every detail, every difference, anything that could be noted as divergent from the Smokescreen it was so used to. How exciting! Finally, a mystery worth unravelling.

Eventually Soundwave stopped right in front of him. It loomed over him, visor tilted down, shadows gathering in the middle of its frame. An imposing sight, but not one that was meant to intimidate.

" Soundwave- is older. Technically- had this paint job- first. Smokescreen- is the one- who should change. "

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It's squinting at him. How that's being communicated is unknown, but the feeling is certainly there.

" Soundwave- was unaware- Smokescreen- had a- goth phase. "

How can a frown be loud? How is Smokescreen managing a loud frown? The world may never know.

"It's not a phase, Soundwave. And you are not one to talk, either. Our color schemes nearly match. So you should change yours, right now."

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"Of course. Only evil, nefarious reasons. I have no good intentions, and you know this."

Smokescreen stares, with anticipation. As if he's expecting to be praised for the worst chocolate of the week.

"Judas. I heard Valentine's Day is approaching soon, and got you a surprise for it. ... Just because I felt like it. Don't read into it too much."

Smokescreen is offering Judas some heart shaped chocolates! Unfortunately, it seems to be melted baking chocolate, completely unsweetened.

"We all know it's not for any good reasons. Only nefarious ones, yea?" Just gonna pop one of them in his mouth and-

"Mmmm."

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If I tell you, I wouldn't be able to exploit your weakness, now would I?

Why don't you guess?

Stumblebee, what is your one weakness? Besides the obvious, of course?

I dunno, what's the obvious one?