Aswan Dam

 

     What's left of the high-tech marvel that was once the Aswan Dam is just the outer edges, still firmly anchored to the rock that supported it. The entire center, though, has collapsed, massive chunks of concrete debris washed away like pebbles in the violent flood resulting from the breach. The generators in the buildings to either side have been destroyed as well, though there's no mistaking their destruction for an accident. The sturdy roofs have been smashed, and the generators themselves crushed and overloaded from the resulting fall of debris.

 

Obvious exits:

North <N> leads to Nile River.

Fly <Up>

Grimlock enters from the Nile River to the north.

Grimlock has arrived.

 

Hook stands near what remains of the Aswan Dam, a datapad in hand. Why isn't he in New Crystal City? Because, sometimes, you gotta go where you can get some peace and quiet. And anyway, Hook doesn't have anything to do at the Decepticon city. He examines the remains of the generators, making notes on a datapad.

 

Grimlock soars in from above, why is he here? Grimlock is bored and not amused at this peace. A false peace at best. He knows that it won't last and that theDecepticons will show their true colors soon enough. Too bad they are taking so much time he would love to pound the Construction he sees below. Still he can go down and say hi so he does so,landing behind Hook rather abruptly.

 

*THUD* Hmm? Oh, wonderful..."Grimlock." Hook says shortly, giving a stubborn nod to the Dinobot. At least he's in his robot form, so he's not /quite/ as scary. But he's still taller that Hook. So, yeah, peace or no peace, Hook is a bit wary of the Autobot. "What brings you here?"

 

Taller than Hook? He's taller than Optimus Prime and Galvatron. In fact Grimlock is taller than the other Dinobots.He's pretty much as big as you get before you hit the Guardian and Gestalt level and he uses that size now to loom over Hook, "Me Grimlock wonder what you doing out here sneaky Decepticon?"

 

Hook sneaky? Yeah, right. Hook is about as sneaky as Blot is beautiful. "I am just looking at these generators." he says stiffly, trying not to look intimidated. Which is pretty hard to do. I mean, c'mon, look at Grimlock. He's big, he's strong, and he enjoys ripping stuff apart. "I had enough of Scrapper's whinning."

 

Grimlock folds his arms and stares down at the Decepticon, tempted to just throw him over the edge of the damn, "Me Grimlock would be tired to. Think would just destroy him if stupid peace not in place." And where does that leave Hook? Well it doesn't take a genius to figure that out.

 

Hook laughs nervously for a bit. "He /is/ my brother, but he is an... annoying retard." Just to be safe, Hook tactfully walks around a bit so he isn't directly in front/underneath the hulking Dinobot. "So...errm..." he mumbles. What do you say to a giant brute who would enjoy ripping your faceplate off?

 

Grimlock nods in agreement, "Me Grimlock say sometime need to bash brother in noggin to ste straight. Still Grimlock prefer to bash Decepticons..."He watches Hook pace about and remains where he is, "Me Grimlock say not believe Galvatron..."

 

Hook chuckles at the first part of what the Dinobot says. It's the truth, really. Brothers do need a good smacking around once in a while. Hook pauses as Grimlock speaks again. "...If you do not believe Galvatron's words, then wait, and let his actions speak. Yes, he may be...a bit unstable, but he trully wishes for peace. You cannot deny that the Quintessons are a threat. Infighting while the Quintessons are still a threat is pointless."

 

Grimlock snorts and gestures towards the sky, "Me Grimlock say they always threat. So are Decepticons. Galvatron is a liar and he will break peace as soon as Squid Heads are gone....Then Grimlock rip out his laser core and feed it to Sharkticons."

 

Hook snorts right back at the Dinobot. "An attitude like that will insure the continuation of this war." he says stiffly, pulling out a random datapad. It falls to the ground. He bends to pick it up. Look carefully, and you might be able to read it...

 

How to Really Annoy Scrapper

1. Steal his Energon.

2. Spike his Energon. (Ask Mixmaster for assistance.)

 

Grimlock glances at the data pad, now realizing that Hook has too much time on his hands, "Me Grimlock wonder where otehr Constructicons hiding at?" he glances around for a moment, "Wonder where other Decepticons are?"

 

Hook grabs the datapad and hurriedly stuffs it into a compartment. "My brothers? They are at New Crystal City, where else?" Hook also glaces around. Because, you know, if someone glances around, you kinda do the same. "Why do you ask? I came here to get sometime away from my brothers, so why would they be here. As for the other Decepticons, I do not know. Hn, I didn't tell anyone I was coming here. I am probably going to get yelled at when I get back, but I don't care. If Galvatron needs me, he will you the radio."

 

Grimlock inhales and shakes his head, "Me Grimlock not think it smart you come out here alone. Think Crazy Brain mor elikely to destroy you than Dinobots."

 

"I'll take my chances. I needed some time to myself, and if I tell someone where I'm going, they might follow me." Hook says, turning away from the Dinobot. "Hn, I'm actually bored. I need a change of pace." he murmurs to himself, heedless of Grimlock. He starts up his datapad and starts reading, humming to himself.

 

Tempted is an understatment. Grimlock could easily pull Hook's head off of his shoulders and take Devistator out of action for quite sometime. Yes...tempted. But no. He is a good guy. He won't just eliminate Hook on a whim. Besides it's more satisfying to see the enemy's fear, "Me Grimlock say maybe you should go attack something...that what you want to do isn't it?"

 

Hook looks at Grimlock. "Hn...You *would* say that." he says gruffly, a small smirk playing across his faceplate. "But not a altogether bad idea. Make I'll go smack Scrapper or Mixmaster around for a while. Mixmaster, mostly likely, because he spiked my energon a few cycles ago."

 

Grimlock nods slowly, "That sound like good idea. If not smack them around then they think they can get away with it all time. Then what happened next? THey steal spare parts from you?"

 

Hook chuckles in agreement. Imagine that, a Constructicon and a Dinobot agreeing on something other than the fact that Galvatron is missing a few nuts and bolts. "You are right, Grimlock. I just wonder if I should smack them around in the Holo Arena. Probably shoul, otherwise the commanders...get angry."

 

Grimlock nods again and lifts off the ground, "Me Grimlock say that true. Still it not matter if it not real damage. They learn nothing if they not think they in danger." The dinobot lifts a little higher, "Me Grimlock say you lucky there peace going on or else Grimlock send you back to your brothers in pieces...." Yes, that was said matter a factly just like everything else the Dinobot says, "Grimlock going now...give you time to go smack down brothers."

 

Hook nods to Grimlock.oOI wouldn't be here if no peace, dummyOo "Fare you well, then, Grimlock." he says gruffly, appearing to also be ready to leave.