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[soundwavesuperior]

It was just ridiculous Soundwave thought as he walked quietly through the halls of the Autobot warship. He had deployed Laserbeak to attract attention while he broke into the ship's brig with a clear objective. Megatron had given him orders to spring his Second in Command from Autobot captivity. And he simply could not defy his lord's orders. How Starscream was stupid enough to get himself captured in the first place, Soundwave did not know. Upon reaching the reenforced cell doors he paused. Perhaps he would just wait a moment longer to let the seeker stew? With that he began hacking into the security system and within moments the door hissed open.

Quietly, Soundwave took a step in, glancing around empty cells until his eyes fell upon the huddled figure of Starscream in the furthest chamber. As he approached, he was surprised by the lack of snide comments. He stood quietly on the other side of the bars.

"Starscream: imbecile."

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[starscheme]

If Starscream wasn't responsive, it was because he was zoned the fuck and stasis'd from a long day of cussing out Autobot guards and trying to kick his way through the walls. He wasn't exactly known for handling confinement gracefully, in any capacity.

When he hears Soundwave's awful voice though, it stirs him out of his stupor once more, wings perking up with a rush of exhilaration at the prospect finally getting out of this damn place.

That exhilaration wanes somewhat when he realizes who the voice actually belongs to. You'd think he'd have realized, considering how distinctive it was...

"Well it's about time," he growls, scowling at Soundwave through narrowed optics. "And I could do without the name calling, thank you very much. Hurry up and spring me already, before the Autobots catch on."

[soundwavesuperior]

A huff burst from Soundwave's vents. "Ungrateful." He turned, slowly beginning work on the control panel mounted on the wall. methodically shutting down the energy fields for each cell before turning and walking out of the brig his back hunched defensively.

He hadn't made it halfway down the hallway before he noticed that Starscream wasn't following behind him. A jolt of frustration ran through him as walked back to the open doorway. "Hurry up, before the Autobots catch on" Soundwave snapped at Starscream, mirroring his own voice. Only then did he note the mangled mess that the Seeker once called his right leg.

[starscheme]

"Oh don't look so surprised," he snaps, and yes that was definitely a jab at Soundwave's physical appearance. "If you'd slow the hell down, I might have time to fill you in on some of the more important details of my time here, and perhaps inform you that I'm not exactly at my most mobile at the moment." He's struggling to his feet, but the gashed up mess of his leg is certainly slowing him down a good deal, and he stands up at an awkward angle with all the weight on one leg. "Once there's more room to maneuver I should be able to Transform, but in the mean time you're just going to have to take a slower pace and cover my back, as it were."

[soundwavesuperior]

He cocked his head to the side and watched with veiled interest as Starscream flailed about, trying to gain his footing. It perhaps would have been more amusing to see him brought down from his high horse if Soundwave wasn't concerned about the Autobots catching on and coming to investigate.

After several moments of hesitation, he offered an arm for Starscream to stabilize himself with. Time was something that he needed on their side. He couldn't afford to waste it even if it meant putting an end to Starscream's humiliation.

[starscheme]

Starscream looks at the proffered limb with one eyebrow raised, at first looking mildly surprised and then quickly shifting into just looking disgusted, lip curling unhappily.

"I can still walk!" he snaps, awkwardly shoving past Soundwave and out the cell door, proceeding to limp his way down the hall very, very slowly.

[soundwavesuperior]

Not surprised by Starscream's prideful response, he fell in to follow closely behind the Injured Second in Command. Soundwave held his hand out to hover over his shoulder as he stumbled his way down the hallways, prepared to catch his compatriot if he began to fall.
He remained patient, allowing Starscream to walk independently until he detected the sound of Autobots in the distance. His head shot up, listening and determining the distance and identity of the voices. His visor lit up as he pinpointed their location, his hand touched Starscream's shoulder, demanding his attention. "Haste required. "

[starscheme]

Starscream whirls around, noting the information displayed on Soundwave's visor. "Scrap. I'm going as fast as I can, alright?" he snaps, sounding nettled. "Where's the damn exit to this place anyway?"

[soundwavesuperior]

Soundwave's display flashes to a map of the base, illuminating their desired path. He quickly calculated the route most likely taken by the approaching Autobots, and the point where they would cross paths. Unless they wanted to engage, they would have approximately two minutes to make it past that point. Unfortunately, this was something their current sluggish pace would make impossible. He quickly grabbed Starscream's arm, pulling him further toward their destination, ignoring his indignant squawk.