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[primus_seeress]

*Auspex PINpoints in, the Megatron/Oriana fusion, as well as the female Starscream's shell, in tow.

She hasn't had much practice with the teleportation devices, and finds herself in the main sanctuary, rather than a guest room, and Megatron's too heavy to move very far; she can only prop him up against the wall in one of the quiet niches scattered here and there around the room. Starscream's frame, though smaller, is no easier; Auspex does, at least, manage to tug her shell into the neighboring niche.

Deciding that's the best she can do, she hurries to retrieve an energon cube from her store, returning momentarily, to crouch beside Megatron. If she can coax him into something approaching a functional state, he may drink it. Otherwise, she'll have to find a fuel port, and poking around on an unfamiliar mech's persons is not something she's terribly fond of doing. This is assuming, of course, that he's merely low on energy, and not worse...*

*She sighs softly* Megatron? Oriana? I hope you have some reserves, somewhere...

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As Auspex tips the bottle Oriana triggers the intake pump and gives a content sigh as the fuel flows into her tank. Then her optics flicker wearily as she finishes and the white femme takes the bottle away. "We're... poor guests."

[primus_seeress]

*She shakes her head* You are no trouble; this is why I serve. I am happy to do what little I can for you. *she offers a bit of a smile* You should rest. I will be nearby; if there is anything you need, let me know.

*she sighs at the feedback from Bob. He needs seeing to, also.*

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"We will," says Oriana softly, optics going offline as Auspex lays her back. "Thank... you...."

The emotions of the fused sparks steady, one protective, loving, and strong, and the other still softly dripping sadness even as it responds to the peace of its creator and begins to heal.

Bob, on the other hand is loud with his fear and sympathetic sorrow.

"Auspex!" the tiny voice from her helm interrupts itself to say brightly.

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex chuckles softly, reaching up to pat the chiproach gently. She watches her guest(s) for a few minutes more, until she's satisfied that they'll recharge peacefully for awhile. Wandering to the room next door, she peers in, looking for Bob*

[gentle_seekers]

At first there seems to be no sight of him, but then the shadows beneath his berth move. He's there, wrapped in his carpet as he prays and weeps quietly.

[primus_seeress]

*She raises a brow in surprise at his... unusual location* Bob? *she approaches the birth and kneels to peek underneath* Why are you down there? My guest is resting, he'll be all right. What about you?

*She's still somewhat concerned about the dead seeker in the alcove in the main sanctuary, but she'll have to stay where she's at. Bob doesn't need to deal with that.*

[gentle_seekers]

He's silent for a moment, but then peeks out at her. "He's alright?"

[primus_seeress]

*she sighs a little* Well... he's still in a lot of emotional pain, and he will be for awhile, I think. But he's comforted, for the moment, and recharging properly. He's spoken with Primus, and... well, his second will be seen to. She's a ghost, at the moment, but she's returned to their people. I'm hoping the psychological impact from this situation will be minimized... but it's rather early to tell. Rest may help.

Are you all right? There's nothing for you to fear... *she gives him an encouraging smile*

[gentle_seekers]

"A... ghost?" He frowns with confusion, then sighs and hides his face, sparking with slight embarrassment. "I'm always afraid. I was afraid he wasn't going to be alright... that he'd die like the one he tried to own."

[primus_seeress]

He was not so low on energy that his spark would go out. He is rather depressed... but he won't forget his importance to his people. It is good of you to be concerned for him, though. You have a caring spark, fear and all. *she pats at his hand*

Ghosts... are more unusual in some universes, than others. Most make the transition to the Allspark, and stay there. Some, either through strength of will, unusual circumstances, or job appointment, stay here in the living world.

[gentle_seekers]

"But... what are they?" He lifts his head and looks at her askance, clenching the hand that she patted as though to grasp the comfort. "Wait... transition to the Allspark... someone dead who didn't go away?" His optics widen. "That must be scary."

[primus_seeress]

*she tilts her head, reflecting on the idea* Well.. it can be, I suppose. Some are. Some have abilities that allow them to interfere with living people, but usually they're not so antisocial as to use them regularly. Though, given the right creature with the right abilities, dark powers... they also can be quite vulnerable. I... had a bad experience with that, once. But that's probably enough for you to know; I don't wish to frighten you more. Most of them are reasonably friendly.

[gentle_seekers]

"I... meant scary for them." His optics widen further as he starts to shake. "Some of them are mean??"

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex sighs softly, smoothing his hand carefully* You really have to look for a malevolent one. Considering the rarity of ghosts, in the first place, the chances are very, very slim that you'd ever meet one. Besides, they wouldn't come here. But, yes... it can be scary for them, too. Usually they're here because of a choice they themselves made, however, so they don't find it so frightening. The ones that don't mean to stay - they usually are in quite a bit of pain, yes. But there are people, such as myself, who take care of them when we can. Death is supposed to be a time of rest, not pain. *she frowns, vaguely malcontent*

[gentle_seekers]

His hand turns to gently squeeze hers, and then he's carefully pushing her aside so that he can squirm out from under his berth.

"Why did his second stay?" he asks once he's gotten out and is sitting with his back to the bed.

[primus_seeress]

*she moves over to allow him room* Her reasons are complicated. He ordered her to stay, and she tried to. That's probably a factor... On the other hand, she is an alternate of a person who nearly always becomes a free-spark in his or her reality. A bit of both, perhaps... and there are issues she has yet to resolve, and that also complicates things, sometimes. After what he told me he's done to her over the vorns... she'll be in a lot of pain, I'm afraid. *her frown deepens*

[gentle_seekers]

Bob frowns deeply, then shivers and pulls his carpet around his shoulders, fingers grasping the thick material tightly. "Why didn't she run away, if he was hurting her? ...Primus can fix her. Right?"

[primus_seeress]

*she tries carefully to explain* It's... not always that simple. I won't know unless I get a chance to speak to her, but she did have her responsibilities, and if she's like her counterparts, she wanted his approval enough that she'd put herself through almost anything to recieve it. Wishing for acknowledgement can make people do very strange things.

*Auspex nods* Primus can fix her; but she has to let him. At this point, I think she may.

[gentle_seekers]

The purple Seeker shudders fearfully, ducking his head as he looks at her. He's not sure what to say, but at last he offers a quiet, "I hope she does."

[agent-skywarp.livejournal.com]

In the flash of a PINpoint, the peace of the sanctuary is disturbed by two - three new arrivals.

Outwardly undamaged, Skywarp's systems are still shaken and reeling from the occasional burst of feedback. The normally poised Decepticon is unsteady on his feet and leaning against Hormah without knowing it. She's the one leading the way, and he dislikes that... but right now he can't even control his own systems.

And this must be where Auspex lives. He tries to focus on their surroundings as a distraction from the infuriating presence in his shell. The hybrid had better be right about this.

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Hormah steers him toward the hallway and the guest rooms, aiming toward an empty one as she scans their surroundings.

Then she pauses slightly before continuing. "Meggy's here already."

[primus_seeress]

*she pats his shoulder* Don't worry. Primus will take care of her. Things happen for a reason.

*She looks up, as she senses the presence of a small group of people, a bit closer than the main room. Odd...* Hmm. I seem to have more visitors. *she stands, glancing back to give him another encouraging smile, before wandering into the hall, toward the newcomers*

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex finds the new presences in a room just beyond and across from Megatron's. She ducks her head in, her optics flickering in mild susprise* Hormah? And... Skywarp! Welcome, I haven't seen you in quite awhile. And... *she frowns a bit at what she's sensing. Something doesn't quite add up* you have someone else with you?

*She observes Skywarp's condition, uneasily* What's happened?

[gentle_seekers]

Bob watches her go, then steels himself and gets up sans carpet to peek after her and see what's happening.

[agent-skywarp.livejournal.com]

"Who?" Skywarp gives Hormah a blank look.

Auspex's entrance registers with him, then. His optics brighten at the sight of her. "Auspex. I've been... hijacked." Yes, he can still feel that Starscream sitting in his shell like a lump of hardened sludge. He shudders, optics dimming again.