Nexus and Auspex's reality. Park by the sign and the sanctuary. Enter Bob

[gentle_seekers]

There's a flash and an explosion over the Nexus... and very few people look up other than to ascertain that whatever just went boom isn't coming down on their heads. It's not, so they go about their business as though nothing has happened.

Whatever it is streaks toward the park and leaves a smoking crater as it hits.

And a soft, wordless alarm call sounds in a certain priestess's spark.

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[primus_seeress]

*Auspex blinkblinks at the seeker in surprise, and a bit of amusement* I suppose that's one use for it. *she smiles, though with a bit of melancholy, peeking under the carpet tentatively* You probably still need to recharge... you've been through quite a lot, in a very short time.

*she listens to the tiny mech on her shoulder with fascination, if not comprehension. Who thought up such an endearing little spy?*

[gentle_seekers]

He lifts his brow ridges at her, scarlet optics gleaming in the dark as his processor does indeed start to slow. He wonders what she means, and why something doesn't seem quite right about her smile.

-I want to make her feel better,- comes the unbidden thought. -She's nice.-

One hand comes out from under the carpet and gently touches hers, and under the shelter of the thick fabric his mouth turns up in the most tentative of little smiles that lingers on for a few moments after he's slipped into recharge.

[primus_seeress]

*Her smile brightens a little, and she reaches with her other hand to lightly pat his* Rest. You are safe here.

[gentle_seekers]

He sighs softly without waking as he feels the pat, his thoughts full of content and of feeling safe.

And someone else appears in the sanctuary, their thoughts full of curiosity as they send out a wordless call both verbally and mentally.

The Chiproach perks, her chatter becoming more animated. Big brother's here!

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex blinks as she senses a new presence, and notes her tiny companion's response. Curious, she takes a last glance at the be-carpeted Bob, then makes her way down the hall to the main room. Who is here?*

[random_xtras]

As she approaches another presence appears, and the little Chiproach nearly falls off of her with excited joy. It's her creator!

There are two sleek avian forms sitting and contemplating the little praying statue when Auspex enters, one is the size of an organic raven and is black with dark green highlights. But the other is larger, his red wings glinting in the lights as he turns to look at her.

//Identification verified,// says an emotionless voice over a com channel. //Designation: Auspex. Function: bridge. Query: purpose in absconding with Chiproach?//

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex is somewhat surprised at the nature of the visitors* Laserbeak, is it? *she nods politely, while she reaches to her shoulder, encouraging the little insectoid mech to perch on her hand*

Another Transformer brought her here, from the Nexus. She'd come to give me some information about someone who came into my care; I did not have the opportunity to ask how it came to be recorded on this little Decepticon. I have received the transmission - I do not keep her here, if you'd like her to return home. Though she is very light-hearted company; I appreciate her cheer. *she smiles down at the chiproach* I only regret that I can't understand her speech. *her smile flickers briefly; though she finds consolation in that she can understand her emotions well enough*

[random_xtras]

The mechanoid condor bows his head in acknowledgment of his name, then cocks it as he listens to her explanation before turning to his tiny creation for hers. If he were built to smile he would, for the little one's babble is full of a single word. Over and over she's singing "Auspex! Auspex!" in the limitless enthusiasm and joy that he'd prayed for when he asked for the sparks of she and her siblings.

//Reply: Negative. Chiproach unit desires to remain here. Request: Keep her from harm.//

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex laughs softly, sensing the little one's excitement, and her creator's amusement* If she wishes to stay, very well; I will watch over her as I would any of my charges. *she scritches her gently* If the others are like her, you have a delightful bunch of creations, indeed.

[random_xtras]

//Reply: Affirmative. All Chiproach units are alike.// Pride and affection come from the former cassette. //Request: Provide tactile contact, and recharging area in close proximity to your person.//

"Auspex!" suddenly comes through clearly enough even for the priestess to understand.

Laserbeak nuzzles the little femme, then nudges her toward Auspex before looking up again. //Statement: This unit is required elsewhere. Query: Have you need of anything this unit, or this Spybird unit, may provide?//

[primus_seeress]

*She smiles, as the sense of his fondness for his constructs comes through clearly. She nods* Of course, I will. I doubt I could refuse her, anyway. *she blinks in surprise, chuckling, as the little mech chirps her name* She's much too endearing.

*Her aspect sobers slightly* Don't hesitate to retrieve her, if you need her, or vice versa. And... *she pauses for a moment, searching for the right words* I offer my sympathy and support to you and your brothers. I've... been informed of some of the recent happenings, in your universe. *she doesn't elaborate - better to leave it vague, than to needlessly dwell on pain*

[random_xtras]

The avian mech pauses, then bows his head as sadness comes from him softly.

//Thank you.// He reaches out to gently peck at her hand, and then coms to the Spybird and launches to soar out of the sanctuary with the smaller flier in close pursuit.

The little chiproach sparks with bright bye bye! and then turns and starts climbing the nearest available piece of Auspex, her happy babble unabated even though a fearful shout comes from Bob's room.

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex turns her hand around, to pat lightly at the underside of his beak in return. She wishes him a simple good-bye, gaze somewhat somber* Take care.

*the gravity of her mood is eased considerably by the little chiproach, as she cheerfully farewells her creator, and begins hiking up her arm. With another little chuckle, she turns toward the back rooms, again, to check on her guest.

*her optics flare in alarm at the stab of fear she senses along with the cry, and she quickens her pace, rushing to be there by his berth, in moments*

What is it? *she peeks under the carpet again and searches for his hand* Don't fear, you are safe...