Sador. The next day.

Full-Tilt sat in the temple, seated at the same table as yesterday. He gripped a liter of refined energon and tilted his head backwards, allowing the pinkish goodness to cascade down his throat. These Obernians certainly knew how to entertain their guest.

Osinian waited in silence while Full-Tilt finished his drink. After Full-Tilt wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, the Obernian elder spoke; "have you reached a resolution to yesterday's discussion?"

Full-Tilt nodded. "I've been in contact with my superiors. They are quite adamant that they want Governor Thunderwing returned . . . and they're willing to supply the mining drones to you to ensure this. Be warned, though, that the Decepticon Empire is typically not this . . . cooperative."

A smile broke over Osinian's features. "Excellent!" he beamed. "I was . . . concerned. We had heard rumors . . . horrible, impossible rumors, mind you . . . of other worlds in the Decepticon Empire that had been destroyed because of their disobedience."

Full-Tilt opened his mouth to speak, but Osinian continued. "My people will rejoice!" He then turned in the direction of the female servant, "quickly, bring Governor Thunderwing here at once."

The servant bowed and disappeared from the room. A moment later, she returned, with the blue and gold Decepticon following closely behind her.

Full-Tilt rose and offered a salute. "Governor Thunderwing," he announced, "it is good to see you safe. Shockwave has requested your presence on Cybertron . . ."

But Thunderwing cut off Full-Tilt with a wave of his hand. "I imagine he does. Probably for imprisonment and interrogation," he snarled. "Mark my words, there will be a new governor here before the week is out."

Thunderwing's words hung in the air for a long moment before Osinian broke the silence. "I beg your pardon, governor," he stated, "but I believe that our renewed relationship with the Decepticon Empire calls for celebration. I will make an announcement to the people regarding the kindness bestowed upon us. And then, I believe a feast is in order."