1300/Disappointed But Not Surprised

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream was hiding in his office this time around having recovered and left the medical bay as SOON as he could, still very unaware of the scribbles under his platting that Dustoff had so warmly gifted him with. He rubs at his temples as he goes over everything that happened that battle... Trying to get himself loose form what was sure to be a chewing from Megatron.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron is in the main throne room today, standing in front of the throne, looking out one of the windows at his empire. His hands are behind him, thoughtfully. He is fully repaired and looks like absolutely nothing happened. He doesnt seem to have noticed hes not alone yet, just thoughtfully staring at the horizon.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream flinches hearing that, transmission, yep here comes the pain.... He'd cringe and push himself from his desk, trying to collect himself and make himself look propper, before he exists and makes his way to Megatron's room. Keeping his arms folded behind his back, wings and posture up and proper as he strides into the room like nothing was the matter. "Ah.. you called for me, my lord?"

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron paces, still not looking over at Starscream as he enters. "I think you know why I summoned you. Tell me." He says. "What made you think running before I ordered a retreat was a good idea?"

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream flinches hearing that and clears his voice box. "W-Well, like I said over the communications my lord, strategic retreats are sometimes necessary and.. Well, I was very aware of how quickly my systems were shutting down, thus, I needed to get out of your way, to ensure not to be a burden with needing to escue I, in my alt-mode." He'd quickly say, bringing his hand up, gesturing as he spoke to give emphasis.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron paces. "And then you allowed the Autobots to shoot you down.." Oh dear. This isnt a good day for Starscream.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream scoffs, in offsnese. "I did not /let/ them do anything, my system had been damaged by that obnoxious fake spacer of a femme." he'd retort, crossing his arms, his own irritation overriding his common sense of 'don't talk back to megatron'.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron nods "Yes. So what are you going to do to make up for this?" he asks. Hes not cannoning so he must be in a forgiving mood.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream gives pause, what /can/ he do to make of up for that incident, and he can't exactly ask cause that's just /asking/ for punishment to be assigned to him. "W-Well my lord, given no other... Mishaps, happen I'll be helping lead combat siages propper, I'm sure you noticed how useful my Cluster bombs can be in ruining protective plating among our enemies."

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron nods "Of course. Do that. I can trust you not to retreat unless absolutely necessary. Prove this to me."

**Starscream has posed:**
     "But of course my lord, I wouldn't do so unless it was completely necessary." He had to be careful of how he worded that, as there have been times he'd just NOPED out and framed it as such.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron nods "We'll see. I'm giving you a second chance. Do not disappoint me."

**Starscream has posed:**
     "Of course my lord." Hed says in a humble tone giving a slight bow as he does, before he attempts to make his escape though... "Is there anything else you need of me?" He'd question with a slightly raised ridge.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron pauses. "That is all. Report to me if there are any changes." he ays.

**Starscream has posed:**
     "Of course." He'd state once more before turning and headed for the door, silently relieved he was able to talk his way out of this one, Megatron must be tired still... So he was lucky.