Crim: Please, have a seat.
Sun: *does* What's this about? *curious*
Crim: A bargain?
Sun: ?? Huh? What do you mean?
Crim: I want to make a wager with you. I know you want Starscream, and I am willing to give you a chance to gain him from me.
Sun: */sits/ up, eager...and nervous. He doesn't have much to offer...* I'm listening.
Crim: I want to see a match between Starscream and Subzero.
Sun: Wh-what? But I--
Crim: *keeps going* If Starscream wins then nothing changes, he stays with me for now and life goes on. If he loses then I will sell him to you for the price of the winnings.
Sun: *has gone very still, soark fluttering in his chest.*
Crim: My inly rule is that you cannot tell Thundercracker or Skywarp about this areangement. I don't want Starscream throwing the match, and I will /know/ if he throws the match. So...do we have a bargain?
Sun: I-I... *he can't just put Zero in a fight without consulting him... can he?* I can't af-ford the entry fees...
Crim: I am a good sport. I will pay them.
Sun: .....why? You had to have paid a fortune for him, and now you're already prepared to sell him? Why?
Crim: ...If he loses, I will tell you why.
Sun: *doesn't like this. Not at all, but a chance to get Stars! Does he dare pass it up?*
Crim: Choose now, Sundance...
Sun: I'll do it.
Crim: *nods* Just remember, Thundercracker and Skywarp can't know, from you or Subzero. I will /know/ if Starscream throws the fight, and if he does our bargain is off.
Sun: They won't be told.
*They'll head back out...and Sun...c-can't make himself tell Zero yet....*