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Zip: *stands* If it means anything, I for one would be glad to call you Captain, sir.

TC: .............what makes you say that, Master Zipline? You don't know me.

Zip: Because I trust Inspector Turboslide's judgement in people. He trusts you, else he'd never have offered you the job.

TC: ........... *looks around at the others... and at Turbo*

Turbo: *nods*

*they each meet his gaze and give him a smile and nod.*

FO: If you're worried about being a slave among free mechs... *he reaches up and turns off the holo hiding his collar.* You wouldn't be.

Fire: *gives FO's shoulder a supportive clap* He's no different from us, an' you wouldn't be either...well...except you'd outrank us. *Grins* But other than that, no different.

TC: ................. *nods* I see. You're a lucky mech, Fallout. Your master is aware of your position and your treatment here? *acting as passing himself off like a free mech*

FO: *nods* He does. I am extremely lucky to have a master who is good to me and encourages my work here. *headtilt* I would imagine that you do too, if you're here to even consider this job.

TC: .............my current master is a very good mech, yes. *for however long that lasts . . . to Turbo* What kinds of issues does the squad deal with? What kinds of calls are typical, or outside of the squad's influence?

Turbo: *will give TC a general idea of issues, as he really can’t get into details unless TC takes the job.*

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Fire: *mild grimace at that* Yeah, I'd imagine so. *that doesn't change that he enjoys watching sport fights, but not when people are being needlessly abused to make it "entertaining." There's a difference*
Turbo: *will lead TC back to his office and take a seat. If TC doesn't sit, he'll motion TC to the chair across from him.* I assume Sundance has given you written approval for a job? *they just need to get his verbal approval for /this/ job now that it's been offered, and arrange for him to come sign some things.*

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TC: *there's also everything behind the scenes, like the floggings for losing no matter how closely, being whored out after a win...he won't bother bringing it up, though, let the mech believe what he will - will settle once he's overtly invited* Yes, sir. Here. *pulls out his datafilm*

Turbo: *will copy it to add to a new employee file for TC. He'll also issue and hand TC a holo cover for his collar.* Clip it on to your collar. You're only allowed to use it while on duty. If you're caught using it while off duty then you'll have to leave it here whenever you leave. *in other words, he's trusting TC to be honorable and only hide that he's a slave when he's legally allowed to* Let's give your master a call, get his verbal agreement, and set a time for him to come down to sign the release to allow you this job. *a prompt for TC to us the phone on the desk to call Sun while Turbo sorts out the file, he even motions at it for TC to go ahead and make the call.*

TC: *nods at the comment on the holoclip, will make the call*

Sun: Hello? This is Sundance. *who could be calling him?!*

TC: Master Sundancex this is Thundercracker with Inspector Turboslide.

Sun: O-Oh! Is everything all right?
Turbo: Yes. We're calling to get your verbal consent for Thundercracker to accept the position of Captain of my flight subsquad. If you approve of this, then we would need to arrange a time for you to come sign the agreement.
Sun: Oh! Um, yes, of course, if he's accepted your offer, then he has my support. I can come...well ah...anytime really, I guess.

TC: Whenever is convenient for you, sir.

Sun: Um...w-would first thing tomorrow work?
Turbo: Of course. I will see you then.
Sun: Okay. See you then. *he'll hang up if not stopped*
Turbo: I'll give you some reading that can't be found online. Again, don't stress memorizing, just familiarize yourself with it.

TC: Yes,sir. Thank you.

Turbo: Is there anything else you want to know before you go?

TC: ...we've not discussed pay, sir. How much will my master be receiving for my work? And will he be responsible for repairs if I'm injured on the job, or does the precinct have medics who will work on slaves?

Turbo: You'll receive the same pay as every other Captain on the force and cared for by the medics here if they deem it necessary just as with every other officer. I'll have you treated no differently than any other.

TC: *small grin* Thank you, sir. I very much appreciate that. Thought that doesn't fully answer the question - I have no idea what a captain makes.

Turbo: *little grin* It'd be easy enough to look up, but *he tells TC the wage. It's a decent amount of money...perhaps with that the three of them can afford to move into an area that won't require them locking the holo away in hiding for fear of thieves in the night....*

TC: *to him, that's a generous amount...and if they /can/ move, that would be great - bows his head* Thank you, sir. I look forward to telling my master. It will be really helpful.

Turbo: *nods* He's a good mech. I'm glad he was willing and able to take you in.

TC: *nods* He was insistent, even before you found us. If only for Skywarp's sake, he was promising to do what he could for me. He's...done more than I could ever hope for.

Turbo: *nods* Good mechs like him are rare. I'm glad you were so lucky. You and your wingmate.

TC: *nods* We both are fortunate with him. We're forever thankful for him.

Turbo: As am I. He's allowed you to join my squad. I know you're going to do a lot of good for a lot of mechs, especially if you decide to stay with us.