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[Its late into December and with so many holidays and New Years the citizens of Autobot City have taken to decorating and stocking up where they can. Across the mix of pre-fab buildings and Cybertronian/Human Architecture it was a regular festival of lights as well as numerous decorations of varying celebrations! Not only that but there was a fine sheet of snow across the place as well. It seems that everyone was in the mood to celebrate!]
1a) [Backdated to Christmas]
[Its the night before Christmas and not a sound was to be heard. Autobot and Human alike lie asleep (or an equivalent to it) eagerly awaiting the coming day. Not simply because it was Christmas, but because Santa Claus would have visited. It seems nobody had the heart to tell the Autobots that Santa didn't exist and as such they were happily ignorant of the fact that jolly ol' saint Nick didn't exist. As you pass through the streets of Autobot City late this night you hear a whisper in the wind and a soft noise from nearby. Slowly leaving an alley as can be was Red Alert.]
(OoC: Apologies for the absurdity that happens next)
[Early on in the day there was quite the scene. Many children crying and screaming! 'Santa Claus could not exist' the grinch like security officer said! Surely there is some other reason for the presents you find after you leave your bed! Not only that, he had argued his case. That all the holiday cheer be better off spaced. For in his mind were all manner of threats and future misdeeds, that others could not help but plead. 'Optimus please tell him it is for the best, or surely our hopes will be put to the test!']
[And so Optimus Prime granted Red Alert reprieve from his duty surely two weeks of rest Red would no longer be moody! Alas it seems that now it was not the case as he leaves the alley with lights so dim, what could he have been up to with an expression so grim? With a curse he spots you and stumbles as a sack slips from his fingers. Numerous presents spill free as he lingers. So close you can see a sight to fill one with surprise. For Red was dressed up as close as he could to jolly old Saint Nick you surmise. For in this guise he he plays the role you see. A job easily taken for the one who knows every lock and key.]
"I was right, there truly is no Saint Nick. But the thoughts of the tears will make me sick. For victory brings me no cheer. It will be far worse for the others I fear. Will you help me on this silent night? To give the people in this city a joyous sight?"
(OoC: Inspired by the shenanigans in Dido's post. Rhyming isn't necessary as it was merely to give this prompt a bit more flavor. Everyone has the option for a more sane thread.)
1b) [Also Backdated to Christmas] [Aftermath of 1a)]
[Its Christmas Morning! All across Autobot City a great cheer could be heard as presents abound were under every tree for every household. It seemed Santa didn't care whether or not you celebrated Christmas or Hannukah or Kwanzaa, he just wanted to bring you some holiday joy. Even Optimus Prime, so engulfed with warmth was not exempt, bearing novels of kindness and friendship tied so closely to this time of year. Indeed there was a great happiness among all, for even the likes of Grimlock and Cliffjumper could be found celebrating. All that is... except one.]
[Red Alert stands with you watching all this, arms folded with a irritated look on his face before he turns aside.]
You're all welcome...
[He mutters softly, for the thanks that will never come.]
2) [New Years] [Mingle/Other thing]
[A truly absurd amount of cheering can be heard. Stalls and booths everywhere, fireworks being prepped with a few let off from time to time to keep the mood going.]
[Aside from having a few drinks, enjoying the food or even spending some time at any of the games set up for people to have some fun before the count down there's also a talent competition being held at the stage hosted by Blaster and his cassette-bot partners. The Autobot City Super Talent Search was judged by a panel of three human judges, Blaster, and surprisingly enough the City itself. Metroplex wanted to be able to help somehow and now the citybot had a chance since the poor thing was too big to help decorate.]
[So how do you plan to spend New Years over here?]
(OoC: Feel free to tag with multiple characters. The whole purpose of this is to have as much fun as we can.)
1a) [Backdated to Christmas]
[Its the night before Christmas and not a sound was to be heard. Autobot and Human alike lie asleep (or an equivalent to it) eagerly awaiting the coming day. Not simply because it was Christmas, but because Santa Claus would have visited. It seems nobody had the heart to tell the Autobots that Santa didn't exist and as such they were happily ignorant of the fact that jolly ol' saint Nick didn't exist. As you pass through the streets of Autobot City late this night you hear a whisper in the wind and a soft noise from nearby. Slowly leaving an alley as can be was Red Alert.]
(OoC: Apologies for the absurdity that happens next)
[Early on in the day there was quite the scene. Many children crying and screaming! 'Santa Claus could not exist' the grinch like security officer said! Surely there is some other reason for the presents you find after you leave your bed! Not only that, he had argued his case. That all the holiday cheer be better off spaced. For in his mind were all manner of threats and future misdeeds, that others could not help but plead. 'Optimus please tell him it is for the best, or surely our hopes will be put to the test!']
[And so Optimus Prime granted Red Alert reprieve from his duty surely two weeks of rest Red would no longer be moody! Alas it seems that now it was not the case as he leaves the alley with lights so dim, what could he have been up to with an expression so grim? With a curse he spots you and stumbles as a sack slips from his fingers. Numerous presents spill free as he lingers. So close you can see a sight to fill one with surprise. For Red was dressed up as close as he could to jolly old Saint Nick you surmise. For in this guise he he plays the role you see. A job easily taken for the one who knows every lock and key.]
"I was right, there truly is no Saint Nick. But the thoughts of the tears will make me sick. For victory brings me no cheer. It will be far worse for the others I fear. Will you help me on this silent night? To give the people in this city a joyous sight?"
(OoC: Inspired by the shenanigans in Dido's post. Rhyming isn't necessary as it was merely to give this prompt a bit more flavor. Everyone has the option for a more sane thread.)
1b) [Also Backdated to Christmas] [Aftermath of 1a)]
[Its Christmas Morning! All across Autobot City a great cheer could be heard as presents abound were under every tree for every household. It seemed Santa didn't care whether or not you celebrated Christmas or Hannukah or Kwanzaa, he just wanted to bring you some holiday joy. Even Optimus Prime, so engulfed with warmth was not exempt, bearing novels of kindness and friendship tied so closely to this time of year. Indeed there was a great happiness among all, for even the likes of Grimlock and Cliffjumper could be found celebrating. All that is... except one.]
[Red Alert stands with you watching all this, arms folded with a irritated look on his face before he turns aside.]
You're all welcome...
[He mutters softly, for the thanks that will never come.]
2) [New Years] [Mingle/Other thing]
[A truly absurd amount of cheering can be heard. Stalls and booths everywhere, fireworks being prepped with a few let off from time to time to keep the mood going.]
[Aside from having a few drinks, enjoying the food or even spending some time at any of the games set up for people to have some fun before the count down there's also a talent competition being held at the stage hosted by Blaster and his cassette-bot partners. The Autobot City Super Talent Search was judged by a panel of three human judges, Blaster, and surprisingly enough the City itself. Metroplex wanted to be able to help somehow and now the citybot had a chance since the poor thing was too big to help decorate.]
[So how do you plan to spend New Years over here?]
(OoC: Feel free to tag with multiple characters. The whole purpose of this is to have as much fun as we can.)
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[One of the contestants at the talent search: a small cute red-headed girl.]
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Shammy - do you mind if I call you Shammy? No need to be nervous here, we're all friends here! Right everybody?
[Blaster looks at the audience and waves at them cheerily, the sign didn't need to light up again from the sound of the crowd's approval.]
So how are you going to dazzle us today Shammy? A stunning musical number? An amazing show of skill?
[The Autobot was clearly having a good time with his role as both MC and judge.]
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To put it bluntly - We're going to abuse security protocols to break into everyones' quarters to deliver them presents that were selected through going over surveillance footage.
Considering your habits, this shouldn't be any different from what you usually do.
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Let's do it.
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That was the answer I was expecting.
[Now between Eva's ability to get to downright absurd places without permission and Red's knowledge of practically all the security around Autobot City, surely they should be able to get things done in time... right? Either way they were getting to a particularly large pre-fab with a number of families living in it.]
Eva. Three families have children who are light sleepers. Four have infants that may possibly wake up in the middle of the night. There is a central Christmas Tree in the main room of the building but I can count at least five families that have smaller trees of their own.
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Proceeding to eliminate the targets.
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"Right! I'll handle the security system, and you the Christmas list!"
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We need to deliver to an entire city in one night.
Surely you can keep up... right?
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Remember. This is a stealth mission. You cannot be seen.
[Tactical Espionage Christmas Action.]
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Whomever brought it was careful to avoid the cameras, so how it got there is a mystery.]
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commencing virtuous mission
...I'm experiencing some difficulty avoiding sight in house #17; I'll have to neutralize some of the occupants.
[And her transmission cuts off there.]
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Eva? Eva!
[Oh dear, this could have some issues. She knows to be nonlethat doesn't she? Red switches to various sensor readouts and tries to get onto any of the closest security cameras.]
Vector Sigma give me patience.
[He cursed irritably as he moved as quickly and quietly as possible and hopes he can find some way to look inside the house.]
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[Indeed! Such a mystery that it sets off several internal alarms! Red doesn't make to touch the present or open the doors to his station in case there was some kind of trap! Instead he scans it as thoroughly as he can, approaching it as carefully as a bomb diffusal expert towards an IED.]
[When the scans show up as negatives for any trace of weaponized chemical or explosive he carefully picks it up and opens the doors to his station, locking himself in just to be sure. Despite being sure about his scans he still handles with care, undoing the ribbons and wrapping instead of tearing at it.]
What in Cybertron's Moons...?
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The prefabricated housing where many families dwell will be the hardest of the lot.
While security is average you may end up shot.
Some refugees keep weapons you see, to keep their families safe in the hours so wee.
[With a scowl on his face old Red can relate. Though does he know the emotions is up for debate.]
Safe this city may be, old habits die hard.
So I ask this of you be always on guard.
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There is a dedication. It says: "FROM: SECRET SANTA. TO: SECRET SANTA"]
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[Some music starts up on cue, and Shammy launches into a gymnastics routine!]
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[Secret Santa... Red Alert mulls it over again and again, scanning the dedication before putting it aside with a gruff noise. He takes the book and simply regards its cover as if it had the answer before simply opening it and reading the contents - perhaps that would shed some light on things.]
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[Now this was something of a thing. Most Cybertronians aren't exactly what you would call flexible in the way organic species would be. Nor would they have come up with something like Ribbon Dancing. Fast and Agile they can be, graceful on their feet they are not.]
[Blaster simply nods to the beat and glances to his fellow judges. The camera in which Metroplex is using to observe glances back and nods. The Human judges are looking a little less welcoming. Just how good is Shammy doing?]
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What could be the significance of this?]