un: eudaimonikos; video

[eudaimonikos]

[Well, this is Michael's username, for sure. He seems to be looking rather different, though. Still dressed the same despite it!]

Hey, this is Michael. Just curious - is this a thing that's happening now? Are we all doing this?

Don't get me wrong, it's not a huge deal. I honestly never liked all the weird dangly bits. Not sure about the hair... [He runs a hand through it, holding it briefly up against his head; does he want it short again, or is this good?] ...but I can cut that. Guess now I have to get used to everyone calling me "she", too...

[That one, he sounds mildly irritated by. It's not the word itself, necessarily, it just took him long enough to get used to answering to the first one. Why do humans have to change their language rules every two seconds? But, he's using their language and that's how it works. His usual body was the only reason he ended up being "he", so...well, he'll just have to manage.]

Except the locals, maybe. Why do they call everyone "they", anyway? What is that? [Seems rhetorical, though; he flaps his hands dismissively.] Well, anyway. If anyone else is suddenly changing size or shape, and your wardrobe isn't working anymore, let me know and I'll just run off some new clothes for you for free. Might as well make these things a little bit easier, right?

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[eugenesis]

Demon. [Strange term, but okay.]

Not personally. I was forged with this scorpion alt-mode, and I will accept myself as I am. It’s been useful in combat without much renovation.

[eudaimonikos]

What does that mean, "alt-mode"?

[Are you a scorpion like he's a squid, or]

[eugenesis]

The other form a Cybertronian can take, as opposed to the bipedal mode you see me in.

[So, kind of.]

I can give you a live demonstration.

[eudaimonikos]

Oh - I mean, sure, if you want.

[He definitely wants to see this, it sounds neat, but he doesn't wanna like. Pressure anyone.]

[eugenesis]

[No answer, but Scorponok lays the camera on a table as he steps back. He rolls his shoulders as if warming up for an exercise, then transforms. Pieces of his armor smoothly move around as he loses his bipedal form and drops to the floor, revealing a mechanical scorpion where he once stood.]

[eudaimonikos]

[Michael applauds...politely? A little? He's not sure but it feels polite.]

Oh! That's so cool! Do you have venom, or do you just stab things?

[eugenesis]

[A stinger - though with a trident-like tool at the end instead of a regular needle - pokes up from behind.]

I wish I could create venom. But that's a waste of Energon.

[eudaimonikos]

Depends how potent it is.

[Not that he knows what Energon is but like, you can get a lot done with a little venom if it's the good shit.]

[eugenesis]

[He transforms back into his bipedal mode.]

Or I can just stab them. Most of the creatures here are organic, anyway.

[eudaimonikos]

Fair enough. That's basically what I do - not that I'm a hunter or anything, but stuff happens.

[Even if you aren't seeking out fights, he figures you'd best be prepared for one.]