((Diktat, Jade, Arcee, Revamp, Trius, E.R.))

Oracle takes a cursory glance at the new arrival.
Diktat's characteristic smile, often seen on "informational" Broadcasts on the Decepticon channel slides onto his features. He dusts himself down and starts a slow stroll towards the gate of Polyhex. A guard nods at him: "Governor Diktat". He beams back at him.
Oracle nods respectfully, yet somehow indifferently, to Diktat
Diktat notices the quiet neutral, nodding in reply. He thinks for a few moments, then recalls the required information: "Honoured Guardian of the tomes of our meandering conflict. A pleasure to finally make your acquaintence"
Oracle smiles at Diktat's words. "And it is a pleasure to meet someone who commands the language so thouroughly.
Diktat smiles, "Your generous analysis of my conversation appears to be a rival for your legendary chronicling talent"
You say, "Hardly legendary. One as young as I could not, in all good conscience, accept the term."
Diktat nods, "Accuracy in the details... it seems that you approach verbal interchanges with the same thourghness you approach history in your text"
Jade arrives from the Crystal City Highway.
Jade has arrived.
Diktat is talking with the historian.
Oracle ponders for a moment.
Jade walks along, looking around
Oracle nods to the new arrival.
Diktat laughs slightly, "So... after that opening dose of sycophantic polysylables perhaps I can return to normal"
Jade nods, "Greetings
You say, "Salutations."
You say, "And what might normal be, perchance?"
Diktat hmmms for a second, "I curtail my excesses, and don't throw in extra compliments in every line."
Diktat half-bows at Jade.
You say, "I see."
Jade places his left palm, over his right fist, and bows slightly to Diktat...
Oracle watches the apparent exchange of formalities.
Diktat raises an optic at Jade's gesture, "A man of the cloth. I haven't seen that in quite some time..." He gestures to Oracle, "You should acquaint yourself with Miss Oracle here. I'm sure she'll be interested in the order"
Oracle,as if cued by Diktat's words, turns to Jade and says,"I am Oracle, who might you be?"
Oracle returns Jade's smile. "I was going to go find you. Someone I met recently told me I should meet up with you."
Diktat watches the exchange, looking pleased.
Jade says, "They did?..who might this have been?..and I am easy to find, you just need to ask around.."
You say, "I believe her name was Duskstalker."
Diktat comments, "Or, alternatively, wait for a Decepticon Governor-cum-tyrant to point you out"
Jade says, "Ah yes...a nice femme..she visits often..."
Diktat nods in agreement, showing his acquaintence with the femme.
You say, "Our encounter was brief. She had overheard a conversation between me and someone else, and because of the nature of our conversation, she pointed you out."
Diktat is intrigued, interjecting, "Were you talking of a spiritual matter?"
Jade hmmms, "Yes, may I ask what the conversation was about?"
You say, "Not exactly spiritual, but more like the philosophies of history, war, etc."
Jade says, "Ah..yes, history, legends, lore...knowledge..all things I am interested in...as for spiritual..I'm not very knowledgable on that, not sure why people think I would be..."
Diktat nods, smiling slightly, lips tinged with some nostalgia.
Oracle looks between the two others, her face somewhat grave and contemplative.
Diktat mentions something, "Have you ever read any texts by Orator? They're extremely old by now..."
Jade says, "I am sure we can exchange information, and increase both our knowledge...."
Jade looks at Diktat..."As am I
You say, "My records are few right now. When I left the Autobots, I left behind any information I had gathered while working for them."
Diktat raises an optic, "You left our honoured foe, Oracle?"
Jade frowns, "A loss I'm sure..perhaps the order can help you...
You say, "Yes, I left the Autobots."
You say, "Order?"
Jade says, "Yes, The Order of Veratron...it is what I belong to...we are the keepers of knowledge and history...peaceful, we simply do not take part in this war...."
Oracle smiles. "Sounds similar to my own disposition."
Jade nods and smiles, "Perhaps someday you will join us, when you are ready...."
Oracle pauses for a moment. "Perhaps..."
Diktat nods slightly, "It's an honourable calling. At one time I considered joining it, but decided my lack of discipline would stop me. And, of course, later I grew a little moral determination."
You say, "Moral determination? In what way?"
Jade says, "And of course, you carry the implements of war..."
Diktat smiles at Jade, "Not /that/ many... and back then I was even less armed" He pauses, then answers Oracle, "Before I joined the Decepticons my only Gods were Intellectuality and Hedonism."
You say, "And what made you change?"
Diktat pauses, "Oh... I was inspired simply. I heard a speech. It changed my life."
You say, "Often times words can be more powerful than the weapons we so commonly wield."
Diktat chuckles slightly at that, "It's a philosophy I've always followed."
Oracle sighs. "If only it were a war of words. That way all this chaos and destruction never would have come to pass.
Jade nods, "They lost the path, someday they will find it again.."
Diktat pauses, "Eventually."
You say, "Then you are more optomistic than I. I see no letting up of the stuborn and blind fighting that goes on. Neither side seems about to relent."
Diktat smiles slightly, if grimmly, "Indeed... We'll return to the path when we rule the galaxy. Once our task is completed we'll have the time to spare."
You say, "And you are sure, beyond a doubt that YOUR side is the correct one?"
Diktat nods without a pause, "I have to be. Do you think I would do the things I do if I wasn't sure?"
Jade says, "Neither side is right actually"
Diktat chuckles, shaking his head, "Existence is too short for me to embrace Moral Relativism."
You say, "That is the conclusion I have come to myself, but I also believe each side most have some merritt, however small it might be. Why else would both factions have so many people devoted to their causes."
Jade says, "Thats is something we've been trying to figure out..."
Diktat looks intrigued, "And what early conclusions have you reached?"
You say, "There is an answer, and I'm determinded to find it out"
Jade says, "No conclusions have been reached...many theroies, but nothing solid"
Diktat nods, "I look forward to reading both your thoughts in the future."
You say, "And your appraisals of my thoughts will be taken into due consideration."
Diktat smiles slightly, "Indeed... I really mean to return to writing again, but never find the time. It looks increasingy unlikely with my current duties."
You say, "It's all a matter of knowing your own priorities."
Diktat nods, "Indeed. And mine lie with my citizens. I suppose my early work with the Decepticons was definitive enough, but there is certainly room for some revisions."
Convertible notes a gathered group of people and transforms, walking towards them with a wave of her hand "Hello..."
The strange ground bound vehicle rises while shifting and folding, by the end of this quick transformation procedure a frail-looking femme is standing where the convertible once was.
Diktat turns as Arcee arrives, bowing in a fluid motion, "Hail young future queen of Bothood... And may I say the return to pink is most fetching"
Arcee giggles at Oracle's greeting and asks her "Is that like saying hello?"
You say, "Yes, it would be."
Diktat says, "A few extra sylables"
Jade hmms
Jade looks over the new femme
Arcee looks strangely at Diktat as she turns to him, and after a moment of silent simply nods. Muttering a protest shortly "I am not a Queen, a Queen is someone special"
Diktat smiles and states in a self-mocking manner, "Only those that are truly special would say so"
Arcee grins at Diktat "You're just saying that..." she then turns towards Jade whom haven't spoken yet. "Hello there....my name is Arcee, what is yours?"
Jade says, "You may call me Jade"
Arcee smiles "Nice to meet you Jade...." she offers her arm in a friendly manner.
Diktat smiles back Arcee, then watches.
Jade shakes the hand
Oracle watches Diktat watching.
Arcee turns towards Oracle "And what is your name?"
Jade doesn't watch anyone...doesn't need to, just knows everything ;)
You say, "I am Oracle."
Arcee smiles and offers her hand to Oracle as well "Nice to meet you too, Oracle, how are you today?"
You say, "I am well enough, and yourself?"
Arcee smiles "Don't worry about me I am very fine....I am more important now..."
Diktat says, "You're more important now?"
Arcee looks towards Diktat with a wide grin and nods. "Yes I am"
Diktat smiles, "Congratulations. In what way?"
Arcee chuckles "Well first of all mother likes me better now...she really does"
Diktat nods, "It's always important to keep relations strong with your relatives."
Arcee smiles "That's right, that's how you get better more important jobs too"
Jade says, "Jobs?"
Diktat says, "So your mother is... Elita?"
Arcee turns to Jade and explains better "Duties, you know...I'm an Autobot!" she beams proudly and points at the emblem set on her chest. She then turns to Diktat and giggles "Didn't you know!?"
Halftrack heads on in, on her way to Crystal City for nummy... enerbrew. However, when shess a few fmailiar faces, she whoas, her treads digging into the pavement.
Jade says, "Yes, I could see that...I guess if your stuck with duties, you should like them..."
Diktat smiles, "Of course... but I was checking my details. All my information comes through R&I, and I wouldn't put it past /some/ of them to give incorrect information"
Arcee thinks a moment before replying Jade with a serious tone "Oh...those are very important because I get to help Cybertron, did you know that? Huh? Did you?"
Jade says, "I thought you said you were an Autobot?"
Arcee narrows her optics at Diktat's words, "What's R&I?" and then nods at Jade "Yes...I am, Autobots help keep Cybertron free! Isn't it nice?"
Oracle glances around for a moment.
Jade says, "Depends on your point of view I guess..."
Halftrack oh dears when she sees the 'Cons. AND with ARCEE. Oh great.
The Halftrack halts and practically snaps in half. The cab of the vehicle splits in several places and rachet into place, even as the treads' casings fan out behind. The Autobot medic, Revamp, now stands before you.
Diktat says, "Recon and Intelligence. OUr... informational service."
Diktat smiles, and notes Revamp. He considers the Wrecker for a couple of seconds.
Arcee ahhhs "I did some Intelligence lately, that's real great. I even know a big secret! Isn't it exciting?"
Revamp strides over to the group, nodding formally, if not a little stiffly, to the mechs wearing the Decepticon sigils. She then looks over to Arcee. "Hello there."
Revamp quirks an optic brow at Arcee. "That so? Well, I'm sure HE'D love to hear all about it.."
Oracle considers the newcomer for a moment. "Greetings"
Jade pulls out a briefcase, and turns it on its side..a pair of legs fall down, creating a table like object..he opens the case
Diktat speaks casually, "And I'm affraid I had business inside Crystal City..." He bows to all, including Revamp, then mentions, "Oh... that would be very generous, Revamp. What's the secret, Arcee?"
Arcee turns to Revamp and waves at her "Hello Revamp....how are you today?"
Revamp hmms? She nods to Oracle, suddenly set upon by several sources of conversation.
Jade says, "Mechs and Femmes...gather round, for today I have what everyone wants...yes, thats right..Happy Gear!"
Arcee looks toward Diktat in surprise, and whispers softly "You want to know the secret?"
The Autobot medic doesn't seem to be very comfortable with this situation, and nudges Arcee.
Jade says, "I have banners, stickers, and coffee mugs..and much more..gather round, and make your choices.."
Revamp mutters to Arcee: " ... exactly have ... been telling  ..."
Arcee pokes Revamp at her actions and calls at her "Hey....don't shove..."
Oracle glances at Arcee and Revamp
Revamp blinks, and shrugs, sighing softly. "AWright, awright..."
Revamp takes one more look around, and then heads off further into the city.
Jade says, "Who shall be the first, step up, step up..don't be shy"
Trius appears in the skies from high above. Slowly his shape becomes larger and more obvious...
Arcee mutters to Revamp: "... not ...  ... a big secret....very ..."
Revamp walks right past the street vendor... or WHATEVER heis, and then nods to Arcee. "I'll keep that in mind."
Revamp has left.
Arcee crosses her arms and Revamp walks away and turns to look at Diktat again.
Jade frowns..
Trius becomes ore visable as he is obviously coming in for a landing at the gates to Crystal City.
Diktat smiles slightly, "Oh don't worry, Arcee."
Jade walks over and hands it to Arcee. "Enjoy..
Diktat sighs, "I'm sorry, but I must leave. There's certain people I /must/ talk to" He bows again and heads into the gate
Diktat has left.
Arcee blinks and takes a hold of (what is it?) and looks at it curiously "Enjoy what?"
Arcee looks as Diktat leaves and immediatly reaches for her radio.
Jade says, "Happy Gear (tm)...bringing peace and harmony to Cybertron..."
It's a small flag, with a big yellow smiley face on it..
Arcee blinks "Happy Gear?"
Trius hovers for a moment, looks around and floats down easilly for a landing.
Oracle glances at the newcomer.
Trius glances around at the rather odd meeting that seems to be happening near the gates.
Jade glances at Trius
Trius folds his arms behind his back and looks at each one in turn, "Greetings." He says in icey tones.
Jade says, "Well howdy there..."
Jade smiles
Oracle Keeps her tone neutral. "Greetings"
E.R. walks off the main road to Crystal City, he looks up and finds a small group of bots,cons and otherwise resting there, he nods to them all, "hello"
Arcee just stares at Trius with his arrival, very much uncomfortable with his presence. Stepping very close to Jade she asks "What does this Happy Gear do?"
Arcee is holding a flag with a smiley face over it.
You say, "Hello"
Jade says, "Well, it cheers people up, and helps them relax...relaxing is good...thats why I built the patio..still need to install the fountain though..you should stop over sometime.."
Trius's roving optic sensors appear to scan everyone as he looks at them, he looks down at the 'happy gear' obviously curious, but remianing silent.
E.R. hrmms, "what's the flag?"
Arcee smiles "I will thank you!" she then turns to ER and waves the flag before him "That's the Happy Gear....Jade says it will make you happy"
Jade hmms to E.R. "Something I picked up on Monacus...they cheer people up
E.R. smiles at the shere silliness of it, "happy gear..heh"
Arcee nods "And Jade gave it to me without taking credits for it either!"
Trius tilts his head, "A synthetic device designed to ellicit emotion? How curious." He moves to touch it...
Arcee pulls the flag away from Trius and steps back as he approaches her, looking at him timidly.
Trius drops his hand and steps back fro the Autobot. o O 0(Not worth the effort.) He turns to look at the rest.)
E.R. eyes trius for a moment, he's only seen this mech a few times before..and has few personal quams with him, "let him see it arcee..he can't hurt you here"
Arcee looks towards ER "Are you sure? He looks scary...."
E.R. fehs, "looks can be decieving.."
Jade hmms
Arcee nods and extends her arms towards Trius and mutters "There...you can touch it if you want to"
Trius's roving optic pulses as he observes the interaction between the young Autobot and ER, "I have no current interest in harming you."
Oracle nods a farewell to everyone and heads her own way.