Scourge Arrives

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex is wandering in the wildernesses around her sanctuary. There are times she simply needs to see the sky and stars, and seek Primus in the landscape of her homeworld. She drifts over the plains, utilizing her seldom-used hover vehicle mode. She finds a peculiar outcropping of metal, transforms, and climbs up a little higher, to perch on it, and survey the scenery.*

*She has a suspicion Primus has a purpose for her being here... but doesn't he always? She murmurs a prayer as she watches the serene landscape.*

((originally dated 2006-10-14 23:23:00))

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[primus_seeress]

*she nods slowly, catching the emotion there, and finding more reasons for concern. She speaks gently* He attempted it; I am encouraged to hear that. Why does it frighten you so, coming from someone you care so much for?

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

*fidgets again* Couldn't stand being touched. Not like that.

[primus_seeress]

*she asks very softly, carefully* Being held means pain?

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

Touched on the wings, I mean. *his lips move for a few moments before he can force the words out in a mere whisper* And being kissed.

[primus_seeress]

*Her optics widen for a moment, then she bows her head at the sorrow and pain that she senses in him* Void did that to you?

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

Couple times. He thought it was funny. *still mumbling*

[primus_seeress]

*She prays silently a moment, dreading this question* He didn't actually... do anything to your spark, did he..?

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

*optics offline, not responding. He could take it, he was Unicronian and the chaos didn't hurt as much as it could have. Not that it made things much better*

[primus_seeress]

*barely above a whisper* You can't... he.. tried to bond you to himself..? *she makes a little sound between a sigh, and a self-deprecating, humorless laugh* If you will not accept a hug from a would-be friend, may I at least have your hand back? *she winces* Unless it will make it worse. Otherwise, I think I could use the reassurance, at this point. *she smiles only very slightly, weakly*

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

*touches her hand again* I told you you didn't want to listen to me.

[primus_seeress]

*she gingerly takes his hand, smiling sadly* I knew. It is my function. But this is a physical wound to your spark, which is always much more difficult to heal than even deep emotional trauma. This is something you must let Primus heal with time. Much time. Ironically, a spark-bond would help you, but if he can't even hold you without reminding you... *she shakes her head, venturing to pat his hand slightly with her other* This is a deep wound.

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

I don't think I want Cyclonus looking at my spark. I'm bad off enough as it is. *because even if you slice him open, he's disgusting on the inside*

[primus_seeress]

*she looks down at his hand* I... could perhaps ask Primus to soothe your spark, at least... it is temporary, but it may ease the pain for a little while..

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

*shakes his head* Thanks but no thanks. *had enough people in his spark already*

[primus_seeress]

*she nods sadly* I understand... well... is there any way to distract yourself from these things? I know, that is a lot to ask...

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

You mentioned overcharging. Although half the time I just pass out and wake up with a headache and the same memories.

[primus_seeress]

That's... not exactly what I meant. That is not a very healthy distraction. What are your people doing at the moment?

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

Working. Rebuilding, mostly. I think at this point the war is effectively over until someone else makes a bid for leadership. The other Galvatron was allied with the Autobots and Cyc's doing the same in his name.

[primus_seeress]

I am glad to hear that... news of peace among Cybertronians is always welcome. What are you personally doing, toward these ends?

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

Just going where I'm told, mostly. Slag work. *but he's grateful for the chance to be useful and keep busy*

[primus_seeress]

But it's not enough to keep your mind occupied? Or do you have problems mostly when you try to recharge?

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

I've got problems all the time. More issues than a comic book, like Rumble says.

[primus_seeress]

*she nods, looking unhappy* Is there anything else you've wanted to tell someone about? I will listen to anything you have to say. I'm... somewhat limited, otherwise, if I can't do anything spiritually, without frightening you... *it's not blame, it's a statement of fact, and regret*

[corruptedhope.livejournal.com]

Hnnh. I've already told you a lot more than anyone else. Most people, I think they'd think I was just trying to one-up them in the suffering department. Had that happen with one of the Autobots a few days ago, just trying to talk, and you shoulda seen the look she gave me. Like I was less than her for even thinking I had it worse.

[primus_seeress]

*she shakes her head* I haven't met anyone who has been through as much as you have, subjected to the Chosen of Unicron... other than Jetstorm, perhaps. But some hold on to their sufferings, as though they were a sort of trophy, a mark of pride that they'd been through so much and survived. You are not one of those, I think.