Where Angels Fear To Tread

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Knock Out settled slowly, giving Tarn the space to move freely. He was used to larger patients--after all, how many times had Breakdown ended up in here?--so he knew by now that a large, intimidating patient who somehow still retained his elegance was even more terrifying. His crimson optics watched, taking note on every detail.

The changes were more seamless and smooth, which Knock Out would make particular not on in the doctor's notes. He was sure that the transformations, one after another were likely to be a bit strenuous and thus made note of this in case. Better to be thorough than afraid to offend in general.

"Nothing more. All systems are green, transformations fluid, fluid levels perfectly fine. I may suggest returning to me if you find your movements becoming less fluid soon. External maintenance is as important as internal maintenance!"

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“I shall certainly return should I find my movements lacking,” Tarn said, flexing his hand. Or should he find Knock-Out’s faith in their lord lacking. With a genteel nod of his head, Tarn moved toward the door. “I’ll allow you the time to submit the paperwork before reviewing it myself.”

“After all, what is an administration without proper organization?” Tarn speculated, transforming his hand idly back and forth.

Tapping the console at the door, Tarn waited as it hissed open, turning back partway to look at Knock-Out. “It has been a pleasure, doctor.” With that, the door hissed shut behind him, leaving behind a thunderous silence in his wake.

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Of course, Knock Out would still his glossa about his occasional lapses in faith. Sometimes you just had to keep things to yourself if you wanted to survive. After all, that was the only reason that he and Breakdown had survived as long as they had before being called to the Nemesis. He knew that he and Breakdown needed to keep their mouths shut about various things--including mine locations away from Cybertron and Earth. Didn't want that precious energon falling into Autobot hands, right?

"Thank you. I'll certainly make sure to submit the paperwork in a timely manner." Which meant making sure to complete his doctor's notes on the various systems, his various procedures during the visit, and his observations. Of particular note, he would leave out the little incident. He didn't exactly want to garner Tarn's wrath.

"Likewise." The deafening silence made Knock Out wince and swallow hard. One could only hope that Breakdown would return from his mission in the mines soon.