#soundwaveatcybertron

*Sensing the tension in the room, Aftershock backs away from both Zeta and Engrael, her antennae folding back and her tail twitching. She glances toward the space where Engrael had been working, eying the vial of Chozo blood he'd pointed out as being significant. Still, she cowers beside the table, just barely looking over the surface to watch the scene unfold.*

*Soundwave walks with slow steps through the bridge of the Nemesis, toward the bulky form of Megatron standing on its end. Light streams through the window, originating from a star in the distance. Still, its glow is bright enough that Megatron appears as a mere silhouette until Soundwave steps up beside him. The gladiator turns slightly to face him as he approaches, and they both stare out into the void for a moment. Megatron, of course, is the first to speak* The signal from the energon planet hasn't grown any stronger, has it? *Soundwave merely shakes his head, looking down in a somewhat sullen manner. Megatron seems to take note, glancing at him in silence for a moment* Don't expect to carry the burdens of all decepticons alone. *Though Soundwave remains silent, he sends a message in response* Soundwave: [I'm the only one who can even detect that signal.] Megatron: That's not what I mean. It seems like you're obsessed with finding as much work to do as you can. Soundwave: [Isn't that why I'm here?] Megatron: ... No, not really. *As if on cue, a small window appears on the main terminal, and Soundwave looks at it for a brief moment* Soundwave: [Energon scanners. Radio signals also originate from that planet. Need I ask?] Megatron: No, not really. That's why you're here, isn't it? Hah.. *Megatron nods slightly before turning to leave, and Soundwave begins typing on the console. The ship begins to shake slightly, and after a moment the view in the main window begins to turn away from the sun and toward the black expanse beyond*