1249/Black, black, Cheshire Cat

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream was sat up in command, checking himself over, still very unsure of what the hell that medic had done to him, as he was positive that stasis core excuse was bullslag... Though, after looking himself over for the 30th time, and not finding anything missing, sabotaged, or changed, he'd start to relax...

      Grumbling out taking a seat in his chair, rubbing at his temple... Of Course Megatron would be amused that the CMO would have the ball bearings to do something like that to /him/... would be completely different if it was the other way around! Lucky him they'd already decided on Dustoff's promotion /before/ that happened... He'd check his list, as there was still a handful to go when they could find them.

**Ravage has posed:**
"You seem...apprehensive, Starscream." It's a very...sudden voice, and certainly not from anywhere in front of where the Seeker is seated. Rather, partly behind, and up...on a ledge in the command center. Something that is slowly confirmed as the cheshire glint of teeth appears and cloaking systems disengage, revealing part by part the Decepticat that's...well, adept at simply being a proper saboteur.

"Lord Megatron's not here? Pity... I had rather hoped to be honored by his presence." There's a soft 'tsk' as he flicks his tail. "Now then...what can I do for you, hmm?"

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream lets out a yelp at the sudden voice, damnit, what was with all the shadow lurkers?! ...Fact It was one of the original Shadow lurkers himself! Starscream sneer and settled himself back into his seat, before letting out a hmph. "Fairly I would of expected him to deal with you personally himself, but if I must do it, then fine." He'd wave his hand dismissively.

      He'd lean his cheek into his hand that laid propped up on the chair armrest. "With Lord Megatron's recommendation to Soundwave, you've been assigned as his Second-in-Command for Intel." He'd start, letting the Beast former process that.

**Ravage has posed:**
There's a hint of amusement, coupled with a smug grin on the feline's part as Starscream reacts the way he does... Honestly, what was the Commander thinking? There's certainly a fair bit of knowledge out there that it's just an easy target, and when there's an easy target...well....

As for the promotion, he doesn't need much in the way of time to process that. In fact, it's barely given so much as a flick of the ear. "Mmm, well then. Business as usual, I would suspect." He gives it a light nod and a flick of his tail... "So, did that come with any requests or suggestions on where we should stick our noses? Or...am I to assume that it is up to our own judgement on just where we need to prowl next?"

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream rolls his optics. "No.. But as you you stated, it is up to you, for now, to where your judgement shall lead you.. Overlord does wish for information regarding those who would cause moral to drop among the autobots if a.. Accident, were to happen to them." He'd almost chuckle at the thought.

      "...And before I forget.." He'd get out his datapad. "With your promotion to work alongside Sounwave, your rank is being upped as well.. A private will certainly not do in such position" He'd muse.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage chuckles softly. "So...yes. Business as normal, then. That much I can do..." He gives it a moment of thought. Or, perhaps, a moment of thought to Overlord's desires... or, perhaps he's just being silent because he feels like being silent.

"Hmph...a private is...just a title. I've never cared about such things, but if it's needed, then so be it." He gives a soft dismissal of the promotion. "I'll scout out an area that is promising. The real question is...what will we do with it? Raid? Battle as normal? Or...something a bit more...covert and subversive?"

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream hems. "I suspect our Lord will decide once he has said information.. OVerlord is not exactly the most... Cooperative, if you understand what I mean." He'd muse. "After all, cannot have a plan without all the information." He'd muse, and lean held out an armory key to the cat.

      "Much with the others we've been going through and promoting, you'll also have access to the armory to take some of what you need to improve yourself for the work a head." He'd glance to the side. "Don't knock anything over." He'd state dryly.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage gives a slight nod. "Hmm. Well, Overlord is...as cooperative a puppet as his handler cares him to be, I suppose." He pushes himself up and thinks a bit. "I'll give the notion of the armory some thought. If anything looks useful I'll put in the proper requisitions." He flicks his tail lightly. "As for knocking things over... as long as you're not a building, you should be relatively safe."

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron enters the command center, retuning from who knows where. He sees Ravage and Starscream having a conversation. "Ahh, Starscream. I see you started without me."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream startles, but not as bad as he'd been with the sneaky, sneakers! more one of like he was caught doing something naughty. "Ah.. Yes my lord, Ravage appeared and thought it best to keep moving in our reorganization of our rank list." He'd report, trying to keep himself calm and collected.

      "I've informed him of his promotions in rank and position... And given you are now here..." He'd pause, glancing to the beast former. "He's been questioning if you have any order for were intel should be mmm poking around." He'd nod.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage looks over at Megatron. "Lord Megatron, an honor as always." He gives a polite bow of his head. "The promotion and charge is indeed appreciated... the questions are more in line with...do we have a specific focus that we would like to seek exploitable knowledge on, or are we in the search of something that can be exploited? I would find it less than advantageous if we were to see our intelligence efforts focusing on a spot that is not beneficial to the current strategy, after all."

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron looks to Ravage thoughtfully. This is why he has given the operative his full attention. Ravage rarely fails him. "The later, Ravage." he says. "I want you to focus on searching for things that could be exploited. Where to begin your search, I will leave up to your discretion."
 The warlord narrows his optics at Starscream. Surely he is up to no good but he does not question it for now.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream would vent and just settle back, allowing the big trigger himself to finish the work he'd been doing, He doesn't mind /too/ much, as he doesn't really enjoy dealing with the beast formers of their army... He'd not the glance from Megatron though, it was one he was familiar with, he'd scowl in response! He was behaving! Promise! (For now...)

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage gives a curt nod. "Of course, Lord Megatron. It will be done. I'll begin with a focus on... the Iaconian region and the outlying Altihex. The Autobots are...fairly certain that their defenses there are solid and can't be compromised. Usually that hints at their greatest weakness." He flashes a grin. "Where they least suspect something is usually the best place to push, after all. I think our...operations scouting the area during the Pharma incident yielded some decent maps of possible targets."

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron speaks to the beast former as if he were any other operative, perhaps with more respect then he does some other members of the empire. To him, its results that matter and Ravage has given him nothing but positive marks in that aspect. A slight smile comes to the right corner of his mouth as Ravage speaks. "Excellent, Ravage." He chuckles. "We can hit them wehre they least expect it. Let the Autobots know there is no place on Cybertron that is safe." he nods "Exploit those maps. We won't give them the chance to change them."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream keeps watch, listing... Ravage was one of the better oprtives after all.. Still didn't make Starscream any less biased against Beast formers, at least they were not focusing on him, gave him time to think on how to handle the coming situations... That and scheming, wouldn't be starscream without scheming.

      "...Hmm, if I may?" He'd chime finally.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage gives another polite nod to Megatron. "It will be done. By your-" he's about to make his departure when Starscream instead pipes up to offer something, and turns to just regard the Second-In-Command for a moment, expectantly.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron motions to Starscream. "Do you have something to add, Starscream?" he asks.

**Starscream has posed:**
     "....It's merely a suggestion to add to our list of chores, but, perhaps we should send some of the more skilled operatives to scout the undergrind for passages? After all there is that annoying factor that Autobots slipped into our prison through such." He'd explain.

      "Perhaps, the refuse could also be done? Find a way into one of their cities to slip past their defenses." As dark, damp, cramped, and /dirty/ that place was it would be useful if that could be found.

**Ravage has posed:**
Ravage grins faintly at Starscream. "I'm sure there's bound to be plenty of ways in and out of everything... after all, if Primus' teachings taught us anything at all, it's that everything on Cybertron is connected. Sometimes...you just need to find out where to look." He gives a nod. "Right, by your leave," and...he's making his way out, cloak already engaging to hide his form from view as he disappears into the shadows.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron nods as Ravage melts into the shadows. "If intelligence wishes to send operatives to the passages they can. I will leave it to their more then capable hands."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream vents, and finally crosses his arms as he keeps a leg crossed over his other. "...Positive it is wise to give /that one/ access to the armory, my lord?" He'd question with a raised ridge.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron nods "Ravage has proven nothing but loyal to us." he says. "I have no reason to question his motives yet and If I do later, decisions can be changed."

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream hmphs. "If you are positive... Last few on our list, for the moment, is Shockwave, and Shadowstar.. Though I doubt we'll be luring the Scientist from his lab any time soon." He'd vent, pulling up said list on his datapad.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron nods "There is no need to disturb them if they are doing their duty. They will know soon enough." he says.

**Starscream has posed:**
     Starscream nods. "And I shall try to intercept them if you are not already available my lord." He'd finish, before turning the datapad off, and setting it to the side. "Should I post an announcement about both Ravage and Dustoff's promotions?" He'd as as he turned to the computer in thought.

**Megatron has posed:**
Megatron nods "Of course." yes, hes been relying a lot on Starscream as of late to do the background work. He reminds himself not to put /too/ much trust in the seeker commander.