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Post by Astrinal on Jun 29, 2016 21:04:54 GMT
The following thread is apart of a CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THREAD! It takes place in the past, so any threads In currently in are not affected. Only Myself, and Backbeat can respond. Thank you.
T H E P R I C E O F D E S E R T I O N an astrinal character spotlight ~ 19:02 Chicago, IL. Ten Months Ago.The idea of desertion was almost foreign to Astrinal. Leaving a cause she once believed in, only to realize that she was no safer than being a decepticon. Her cards were placed wrong, all of them leading to the late arrival of Optimus Prime, the leader of the autobots. She could no longer keep up with the enemies she'd made. Both Autobots, Decepticons, and the medium. And it was slowly getting harder to avoid the DJD. The war was slowly killing her. Not the one that rampaged there race, but the one that had destroyed her moral and faith for so many years. She tried to conceal it, to make it her ammo to keep going. But it was surfacing, and she could no longer keep up with it. Alas here she was, coming to her last-resort option. Astrinal had never been one to ask for help, especially from the faction she was suppose to be annihilating. Not to many knew about her Decepticon origins, only that she couldn't get out of her habits. Being an ex-deception was considered a bad thing amongst the autobots, but it had it's loopholes, and it's benefits. One benefit was knowing a back-door into the Decepticons, knowing how to get in contact quietly. Astrinal held out in one of the ruins in the Chicago warzone, the city that had been torn apart any years before. She was waiting for someone. Backbeat was suppose to arrive here fifteen minutes ago. She'd given him a proposition, and told him to come alone and unarmed. Backbeat was known for his unpredictable nature, except for the chaos part. Very predictable. Astrinal was the same exact way, and her impatience was slowly getting to her. He clearly had no knowledge of what 'urgent' meant.
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Post by Backbeat on Jun 29, 2016 22:29:21 GMT
' Well... Looks like you were wrong Nevermore... She showed up after all... '
" There goes the bet. Shame. "
Backbeat and Nevermore walk out from behind a ruined building. Backbeat's bight colors making him stand out against the ruined skyscrapers and brickwork. Geenish energy and smoke would drift out of the cracks in his armor. Backbeat's armor was a patchwork of parts from years of battle. Nevermore, black colored armor would mask the fact that her body was always on the move, as it was comprised of dozen of metallic birds. Backbeat chuckling at nothing in particular as Nevermore would occasionally hum some obscure tune to her self.
' I see you had no trouble in finding the meeting place... '
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Post by Astrinal on Jun 29, 2016 22:51:59 GMT
"You surely got lost, clocked you in fifteen minutes late.."
A few seconds later, Astrinal had revealed herself from the rubble. Some warpaint was covered on her faceplate and armor, more on the camouflage type. She also had some pre existing injuries as well, such as a few slashes oozing energon, and a deep set of cuts on her faceplate. The rest were either covered with a magshift thermal plate. She'd been hiding, or running from something. But that was none of Backbeat's business. She was here for a different reason.
For a second, she studied Backbeat, then zoned in on Nevermore with a venomous glare. "I told you to come alone. Did you come armed as well? Maybe I'm already regretting this meeting.."
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Post by Backbeat on Jun 30, 2016 2:21:33 GMT
Backbeat chuckles
' Ladies... Ladies... Please... You don't have to fight over me... '
Backbeat looks around at the ruins. They reminded him of home. He looks at Astrinal. Although Nevermore is the one to speak up.
" Oh don't mind me. I'm just here for a snack. "
Nevermore would motion towards the ruins, and towards the dead transformers that still lay buried in the rubble. She licks her lips at the thought of the untapped food source. Backbeat looks at Astrinal, slowly walking towards her.
' The new management "cut her rations"... Along with other transgressions... '
In the background Nevermore would pull the body of a vehicon free from the rubble and would messily start to eat it. Much like a starved animal would roadkill. Backbeat would continue his friendly banter.
' As it turns out, my plans require a third set of hands... Our last battle impressed the hell out of me... So your first on the list... '
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Post by Astrinal on Jun 30, 2016 2:33:03 GMT
Astrinal remained silent as Nevermore indulged herself in the bodies of the fallen. It was revolting that someone would take pleasure in such a twisted appetite. She didn't look to see what she was eating. She could hear it. That was enough for her. The Head of Intelligence crossed her arms, pressing them against her chestplate. Astrinal recalled her fight against Backbeat. They both came out heavily wounded with no winner. However, she didn't think that made her legible to be a business partner. As far as the Decepticons were concerned, she was an autobot, and Backbeat was the leader of the decepticons. Any form of plans between them would be suicide. And she had more than enough problems as it was. "Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't be able to help you with these plans. Not with the position I'm in..."
Astrinal lifted up a section of her bandages, revealing an 'x' and 'djd' engravement. The markings were fresh, no doubt giving away who she was running from. She moved her arm to show Backbeat. Before Nevermore could take interest, she covered it back up. Her voice turned low. "I asked you to come out here, because I... I need your help. I know it's a sign of weakness from an enemy, but my situation has turned dire, and I can't trust even my allies in the autobot base."
The words stung her glossa, making her expression turn grim. She wasn't a fan of asking for help. Ever. She'd always been an independent soldier. Astrinal shuffled in her stern stance, her servos tightening.
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Post by Backbeat on Jun 30, 2016 2:57:53 GMT
Backbeat sighed
' We're all falling on hard times... Deathwish is even more of an idiot than I expected... But he's an insecure idiot... The worst kind to manipulate... '
He looks at the DJD marking with disgust. He in the past his dealings with them hand bought him closer to frustration than the Autobots. Tarn in particular... Who preaching made Backbeat wish he was able to throw up.
' An enemy? Please... What's a few bullets between friends? '
He wraps his arm around her shoulder as he leaders her to a large opening in a partially destroyed mall. In the background Nevermore would loudly continue her meal.
' What can old uncle Backbeat do for you? Weapons? False identity? Tickets to Cats? Feel free to ask and ask... All I ask is for a assistance with something I've been working on... We'll discuss that later... '
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Post by Astrinal on Jun 30, 2016 19:44:01 GMT
Astrinal hadn't heard of the new leader drama. Hearing about this 'Death Wish' made her smear. The Decepticons had a lot of leader lately (which the autobots had no room to talk). This new leader sounded like a laughing stock, but a dangerous one. Sometimes, even the dumbest idiots didn't know what they were doing. Predictable, but highly dangerous.
Then, out of nowhere, Backbeat wrapped one his larger arms around her shoulders, making her stiffen. She was aware that Backbeat had santiy problems. But she decided that the decepticon had no personal boundaries. Or didn't know what they were. As soon as they made it into the mall, she slid out of his shoulder wrap. It was clear she didn't like the closeness. "Im deserting the autobots, and I need to fake my death somehow." Astrinal stated bluntly. "I cant do it by myself, and I haven't been around base in a while. If I suddenly show up it will raise questions.."
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Post by Backbeat on Jul 2, 2016 5:35:51 GMT
Backbeat pauses in surprise
' Just that? Huh... I was expecting something bigger... '
Backbeat shrugs. He himself was no stranger to faking his own death. No matter how many times the Autobots had seen him perish in an explosion or fall to his death, Backbeat would some how return. He was the proverbial bad penny, of course more than a few Decepticons shared this opinion too.
' Well you've come to the right man for the job... How do you want to die? '
He said the last bit in a friendly tone... Much like a car salesman asking what color you wanted.
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Post by Backbeat on Jul 10, 2016 3:06:54 GMT
(Back)
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Post by Astrinal on Jul 13, 2016 2:25:17 GMT
[occ: lol do u realize this is way back. So like, when Feenix was prime and u were the leader lol? ]
"Well, it needs to be realistic, something the prime would believe. I mean, the Head of Survillance wouldn't commit suicide or something. However, I need to be able to change my energon signature, and to regear myself. That's the only way for me to slip away afterwards.." As Astrinal spoke, she began to pace. She hadn't thought about her death. She was positive it would never be to dramatic. She was positive her death would be more on-duty-ish. Fighting in a battle and getting overwhelmed. Not ambushed though. Planning your death is hard..
"We'll also need proof that I died, to send to the autobots. A token or something.. Here." Astrinal looked to her shoulderpad and dug her digits into her paintjob, mostly around her autobot insigna, elite guard insignia, and a19 badge. She didn't wince when she tore them off, even if her energon was coated along the bottom. "No autobot holds all three of these badges at once. It should be enough.. Oh, and this." With her other servo, she grasped one of her daggers. Simple, jet black. A knife she used for her signature after any kill. "I dont know how it would be convincing. Something is missing.."
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Post by Backbeat on Jul 13, 2016 19:56:06 GMT
((sorry, should I rewrite? ))
Backbeat looks at the objects
' Your right... '
He picks up the knife and grabs her by the arm
' May I? '
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Post by Astrinal on Jul 14, 2016 1:19:04 GMT
[ occ: nah, your good. Lol. ]
Astrinal didn't flinch when Backbeat grabbed ahold of her arm. She could have moved out of the way, to dodge the snatch. But she chose not to. This was the price of desertion, enduring the pain of the consequence. One of these pains was making the deed believable. Energon called. "Go ahead." She said dully, as if she wasn't afraid. She wasn't, she already accepted the pain.
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Post by Backbeat on Jul 14, 2016 6:35:46 GMT
Backbeat takes the knife and cuts along Astrinal's hand. Nevermore walks in and hangs in the doorway.
' There... Done... '
He lets go of her hand as he grabs an empty container to contain the energon.
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Post by Astrinal on Jul 18, 2016 0:56:53 GMT
Astrinal didn't wince, the pain was nothing compared to events of the aftermath. She could only think about her life once this deed was done. Alone. No, she thought. this has to be done. While Backbeat was storing away the energon, Ast's head turned towards Nevermore. She narrowed her opticals and gave her an icy stare, get out. It read. "Keep the knife as a trophy to show off." Ast spoke.
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Post by Backbeat on Jul 18, 2016 4:03:16 GMT
Backbeat would finish the cut. He would put the knife away.
' Now... Now... You two... We're all on the same team... '
Backbeat closes the now full container of energon. Nevermore smirks as she gives Astrinal a smug look.
" Were pulling a DJD switch aren't we? "
' I know it's one of your favorites... '
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Post by Astrinal on Jul 18, 2016 4:12:58 GMT
Astrinal was unphased by Backbeat's comment, nor Nevermore's smug look. She wasn't even suppose to be here. When Nevermore mentioned a 'DJD switch', Astrinal looked at Backbeat in concern. "What is she talking about Backbeat. If all of this is just for personal gain~" she had cut herself off, keeping back her foul words. Your not bot anymore, ast.
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Post by Backbeat on Jul 18, 2016 7:55:07 GMT
Backbeat speaks up as he tosses the knife at Nevermore
' Don't worry... A DJD switch is a little something we cooked up back in Nevermore's home dimension... Simple put... We're going to make it look like you died so horribly even the DJD won't question it... '
Nevermore catches the knife.
" You wouldn't believe how rich we got from that. Enough to pay the cops out for all the late night snacks. I miss home just thinking about it. "
Nevermore "licks" the energon off the knife. Backbeat chuckles.
' For a dimension where the Autobots won the war... It was actually kind of nice... I miss burning that place to the ground... '
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Post by Astrinal on May 11, 2017 15:47:10 GMT
Astrinal refrained from responding to Backbeat's explanation of a "DJD Switch". Astrinal knew Backbeat was known for his destructive nature. Before Astrinal had gotten in contact with him, the ex-autobot thought he was merely crazy. However, their previous exchange in New York proved that Backbeat possessed a cruel mind. However, Astrinal knew he could become an unstoppable mastermind if he was nudged in the right direction. And for this soul reason, Astrinal considered Backbeat a very dangerous mech. If Astrinal pulled one bad card, Backbeat could turn it against her. Luckily I'm no rookie at this game.. Astrinal stated to herself. While Astrinal remained in thought, the femme's cold blue optics drifted back to Nevermore. Astrinal's faceplate sneered in disapproval as the black femme licked the energon off her knife. "Dont drift off topic, Backbeat. If your attempting to distract me I wont allow it." Astrinal stated coldly. "As soon as we finish business here, I will be gone faster than you can stop me" Astrinal's gaze then shifted to Backbeat, who was still in close proximity. "You mentioned I have to do a favor in return. What kind of debt are we talkin?"Backbeat
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Post by Backbeat on May 11, 2017 17:42:03 GMT
Backbeat chuckles.
' Simple... You'll work for me. I need someone of your skills to help my plans... Once the chance comes, Deathwish will be removed... And I shall stand supreme. '
He adds.
' When I call you... You will put this on... The DJD will be instructed to leave you be. And you shall work for me! '
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Post by Astrinal on May 12, 2017 14:15:37 GMT
Astrinal refrained from expressing surprised state. This was not the first time Backbeat offered her a position in the Decepticons. Infact, most of his offers were out of the blue with no perks. But this time, there was something in it for her. Immunity from the DJD? Astrinal contemplated mentally.
A tense silence followed Backbeat's offer, in which Astrinal brought her servo to her chinplate. It appears he's upped his game since the last time we met. He's learning. Astrinal paced a short distance away from Backbeat, looking out towards the ruins. Astrinal wasn't one to take extreme offers without knowing both sides of the story. "What makes my skills so superior to other?" Astrinal's voice was coated in more ice than usual. "And how will you manage to talk the DJD from killing me on site?"
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