Silent Con, Human Spark

An Unexpected Run in

After Nyx stepped through the portal into the alley only to curl in on himself, whilst holding his abdomen in one arm and covering his mouth with the other. Hurried footsteps echo down the alley causing Nyx to look up just in time to see someone run right into him. The unanticipated impact caused both parties to fall to the ground. "Hey! Watch..." The boy started being interrupted by the sound of retching. Looking over, the boy saw the person he had run into on the ground hunched over and dry heaving. "Sorry about that... I didn't mean to run into you. I'm just in a hurry because I'm running late for work. My name's Jack. Do you want me to get you something to eat or drink?" Jack said an embarrassed flush spread across his face. Nyx merely nodded before raising a hand to his mouth once more. Nausea not yet releasing its grip on him. Staggering to his feet Nyx gestured for Jack to lead the way. "So... What's your name?" Jack asked. 'My name is Nyx.'Was signed in response after Jack was tapped on his shoulder. "Scrap. Sorry I don't understand sign language. When we get to my workplace you can write down what you want and your name. I'll pay for your food, just don't go crazy alright."

After about five minutes the K.O Drive thru came into view. "We're nearly at my workplace. So I'll be able to get your name and food." Jack said, cutting through the awkward silence that had developed during the walk. Nyx was thankfully no longer nauseous and figured he might as well try blending in by consuming human sustenance AKA food. "Here is some paper and a pen so you can write your name and order down." The teen said before placing the aforementioned paper and pen on the table in front of the other boy. 'Now what?' Nyx thought, just wondering what to do next. *My name is Nyx. Could I get the large double cheeseburger combo with a drink and fries.* Nyx then proceeded To the counter where Jack was and handed back the paper and pen. "Ok so large double cheeseburger combo. What drink do you want uhh... Nyx." Jack asked, glancing down at the note. The con-turned-human only shrugged unsure what options there were or what would be pleasant. "Would vanilla cola be alright for the drink?" Nyx tilted his head slightly to the left contemplatively before nodding in agreement.

'This mission might be easier than initially anticipated. That doesn't mean that I am going to lower my guard.' Nyx sent across the bond just to find out if he could continue to communicate with his remaining minicon. 'What do you mean by "This mission might be easier than anticipated" Carrier?' Lazerbeak questioned in response. The only outward indication of Soundwaves elation being a subtle widening of his eyes. 'We can still communicate even if I'm acting in the holoform! That is wonderful news! To explain what I meant my dear little one, is that I have already encountered Arcee's primary human Jack. He has not yet recognized me, which is promising.' Nyx exclaimed excitement and relief pouring from the boy into the distant minicon. The same feeling of relief was returned in equal measure. 'Since we can continue to communicate in this manner, I hope that you are fully aware that I will expect periodic updates. Just so that I know you are alright... For my peace of mind.' Lazerbeak stated aiming for a nonchalant tone but not quite getting it. Hints of his relief and poorly concealed anxiousness breaking through the otherwise even tone Lazerbeak had managed to maintain. Soundwave's only response was to send a feeling of agreement, love and reassurance through the only remaining bond.

"Here's your food Nyx. Sorry. Again, about running into you. Sometimes it seems like I'm almost as bad as Miko when it comes to getting distracted when I should be paying attention...... And I'm rambling. Sorry." Jack said place a tray of food on the table Nyx had sat down at. The teen had also brought some more paper and a pen so Nyx could communicate with him. I'm going to assume that you don't ramble often. Especially since once you had realized that you were doing it you immediately apologized.* Nyx wrote before handing the piece of paper to Jack. "Hehe... Uh... Yeah. You're pretty observant. Are you new in town or something? I haven't seen you before." Jack replied, another embarrassed flush spreading across his face. The human teen had slid the paper back so Nyx could write on it again. *I just moved into Jasper but all my stuff got lost during the trip. If you can, do you think that you could direct me to a furniture shop so I can get new stuff? Even the grocery store? General directions to various shops would be good. Only if you want to though.* After handing the paper to Jack once more, Nyx waited for a reply. "Yeah I can do that. Will I be seeing you at school?" The other boy asked. Nyx nodded, realizing that he had a few things to organize to make his cover work. 'Lazerbeak can you arrange for Nyx to own a house in Jasper, Nevada and enroll him into human school.' Soundwave asked across the bond. Confusion and a hint of curiosity emanate from the minicons side of the link. Answering Lazerbeaks unspoken questions Soundwave replies 'In order to familiarize myself and make the Autobots humans trust me I must have similar resources. Humans tend to regard those without adequate shelter as lesser. As such in order to blend in I must have human resources. It also means that you could stay with me.' Lazerbeak was delighted by the prospect of staying with his carrier's holoform although grew concerned when he realized that it would mean Soundwave's cybertronian form was left vulnerable. The conflicting emotions wreaked havoc within the little one's spark. 'It will be alright. I'll figure out a way for it to work.' Soundwave reassured his precious sparkling.