1228/Precursor

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream knew this Solar-cycle would come, and that it would be soon, but thankfully he had at least SOME time to get things prepped as he awaited the arrival of their leader in the lobby of Decepticon Command, with his arms folded behind him, and wings twitched upward. (Took him long enough... Was enough to make him want to roll his optics, but he didn't..outwardly, at least.)

      He was still waiting on Soundwave's report, but he had at least SOME idea of what had been going on around here, who'd done what, and so forth and so on, just now a few talking points and everything should go over smoothly come to the meeting.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron enters the command center, with his normal almost domineering stride. his crimson optics focus on Starscream, giving him a nod. "Starscream." he rasps in his deep gravelly voice as he inspects his second in command. "I am sure you are aware of what has been happening in my absence. Do you have anythign to add to the recent reports?" he asks.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream almost flinched hearing Megatron say his name like that, he had to remember he wasn't in trouble, and needed to keep his cool, which he did, taking a silent vent, and keeping himself standing up straight and propper, like a leading XO should!

      "Marginally so, but I am having Soundwave, who has been here long enough to know, put together a proper report." He'd report, with a nod as he started walking to the man command Center, knowing that's likely where Megatron would want to go first. "The beast-- Private, Goth... Has submitted the analyzes of the viral Pharma had modified, Overlord's been working to get Onslaught to help in finding targets... Phantom has... Shown some promise, yet extreme instability." He'd continue, gesturing his hand as he spoke.

      "I'm impressed enough to add him to our list but, having seen how volatile he is, I suspect that would be more a curse then a boon."

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron nods "Excellent." he says in a thoughtful tone. The warlord seems to be in a rare calm mood today, perhaps because things are going well for the time being. "I am soure Soundwave will fill me in with a full report." he says, following along to the main command center. "I will need to speak with Goth soon. Perhaps his skill are wasted in the position he currently holds." he says. "Overlord and Onslaught willl surely regain us the territories we have lost. If not. I will see to the battlefield personally. I do hope that Phantom grows to be useful not the liability he currently is." he says. "It would be better to have him present then to have him thinking we are working against him. His outlier power is useful if directed properly."

**Starscream has posed:**
     "But of course." He'd states to Megatron, closing his optics as he walks, before looking forward once more, watching where he was walking. "Soundwave is more then reliable and capable." He'd agree as he walked.

      Starscream then quirked a ridge, looking back. "Ah?" Starscream said, confused, and attempting to prompt his lord to continue, but he does move to the topic of Phantom. "Agreed, he does seem to have a certain.. Loyalty to us here at command, but I suspect it may merely be a means to end, however I do see the great potential for him in regards to sabotage and intel gathering." He'd nod.

      "Looking over his record already indicates such."

**Megatron has posed:**
     Megatron nods "Soundwave is an ideal soldier. He is both loyal and competent. I trust he will provide us with what we need and more.
     Megatron turns to watch Starscream, looking to him "I don't trust his methods. I will keep an optic on him just as I keep an optic on.." He pauses. "Others who have more ambition then ability." he says. "Or maybe he'll prove me wrong and prove that he matches his ambitions. We will see."
     Megatron considers. "We will also see if he holds up to the reports. I plan on seeing what my most active soldiers are capable of...personally."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream very much knew who he was /actually/ going to say, it's enough to make him vent out a slight indignant huff, but he lets it drop, as he presses the button to open the main command room door. "Bot of course my Liege." He'd nod.

      "I've Gone through the paperwork and did what I could to salvage the mess that it was, so should find things /somewhat/ ordarly, and most recent reports already at arms length for viewing, I've also set up the mandated meeting, you'd requested of me before I departed." He'd nod.

**Megatron has posed:**

 Megatron looks over at Starscream. "As usual, you ahve done more then your fare share to keep things in order. One has to wonder why the sudden diligence." he says. "But no matter. It is good to have someone sorting through the administrative details. The meeting should prove valuable insights to all involved. There will be changes around here, and soon."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream gives a half-lidded look to Megatron, and almost states dryly. "Had you seen the mess it was before, I'm sure you'd understand." Sometimes it payed to be perfect, this included being a bit neurotic.

      He'd then vent, and nodded, folding his arms behind him once more. "I would hope so, it seems somethings are... Lacking, in some departments, but I awaited your arrival to ensure everything would be done according to your liking." Which held things up in his opinion, but... That was his opinion and he needed to keep it to himself.

      "However I've been debating how to go about start training regimes again, as it's clear some have grown a bit.. Lax, in our time away." He'd nod.

**Megatron has posed:**
     Megatron nods "I wouldn't doubt it." he says, his voice staying flat as he keeps starscream from getting any emotion from it.

     "Tell me, Starscream." he says, his tone turning a bit more dangerous. "What do you find lacking in my empire?" he asks, the tone and question almost dangerously baited.
     "What plans do you have for improving the condition of our warriors?"

**Starscream has posed:**
     Aaand there was the landmine he'd stepped on, scrap... Welp, time to commit, and try to soften the backlash. "Ah.. I merely mean they've allowed themselves to become complacent is all, from what you'll see form the reports, only.. Some, more than others, have been active on the field, if not overly so, where as others have not logged in being any combat reports for sometime." He'd point out.

      "There appear to be some without any military training as well, so, simple combat exercises are all i'm merely suggesting." he'd nod.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron tenses for a moment, and then seems to calm down "Yes. I believe that you are right. It is good that we have both stepped in to provide this. I want you and my other commanders to make sure those who have no military training recieve it. And those who havent who have been relaxing in their duties. Well. We will give them...encouragement to return to them."

**Starscream has posed:**
     "I couldn't agree more my Liege." He'd state with a slight bow, mentally taking a breath, as he'd dodge a bullet. "I believe that is part of why you had me organize the meeting." He'd state, not question, state.

      "I've appointed Dustoff as our current C.M.O also, given not officially in any announcement, but he is now leading of the division, removed from operations." He'd then frown. "A Division i've found surprisingly small..." He'd hem.

**Megatron has posed:**
    Megatron nods. "Indeed. I agree that we need to recruit more medical staff. As far as the meeting.."

     Megatron pauses. "Yes this meeting needed to be organized sooner then later." he waves his hand almost dismissively.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream nodded in agreeance, watching Megatron for only a moment... Lost In his own thought, before continuing. "Should find the time on your planner, if the time is not suitable, just inform me, I'll adjust it." He'd vent.

      He'd then hem "I believe that is everything, Though I do believe you'll inform me if I've missed something yes?" What was he saying, course Megatron will! probably in the worst way imaginable at that...

      "Now then, anything else you need of me my liege?"

**Megatron has posed:**

     Megatron nods "I will be present." he says. "There is nothing more important to me then getting this straightened out. That.. is all, Starscream. You are dismissed." No thank you, no anything.

**Starscream has posed:**
     "Of course." He'd nod, relaxing, good he'd made it through this without getting blasted, he'd turn to leave, and half-way out the door, he'd glance back.

      "Oh.. one more thing, shall find a list of targets that ave been a thorn in the side during our time away, already being put together for you to access." He'd nod.

**Megatron has posed:**
     Megatron actually gives a half-smile. "Excellent. I look forward to seeing who needs to die at my hands."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream could only nod and smile to himself, away from Megatron's optics. "Seem's Prowl has been a bit too /fire happy/ of late in that sense." He'd nod, as he continued off into the hall.

**Megatron has posed:**
     Megatron looks over the report. "Perhaps it is time to show him and Blurr the folly of their arrogance."