Test time

Jazz admitted he was surprise to see DataTraks to knock on his office dorr. The dark red Praxian always avoided Jazz before the most times. In fact Jazz usually gets a curt response to any message he sent to Data Traks and usually about Mirage. Jazz merely stared in shock for few minutes he allows the other mech into his office. Jazz had a hard time reading Data-Traks for the most part. A lot of the saboteur preconceive notions of the hacker were dead wrong. Data-Traks has manners that were equal to the Towers and just not the social etiquette of one. He was no rebel like Ricochet but was just as passionate about equality to lower class. Mostly Data-Traks is an introvert not like the way Prowler. Mirage has those tendencies as well except Data-Traks was more shy and reserve than being a snob.

"Data, it is ah unusual some what a surprise ta see'ya." Spoke Jazz unsure what to say to the hacker

"I guess it was an unexpected surprise. " Spoke Data-traks uneasy.

"Ah well we ah nevah been best of buds." Spoke Jazz in easy grin to put the other mech at ease.

"I suppose that is true." Answer Data-traks eyeing state of clutter in Jazz's office with mild distaste.

"Are ya here about Raj?" ask Jazz in a grin.

"Mirage." Spoke Data-Traks finally figuring out who is Raj. "Oh yes. I would like to test him on procuring data in adverse situation."

"Eh come again." Spoke Jazz

"I would like to run a sim on some the computers here on base." Spoke Data-Traks "To test his skills. "

"Sounds good wat do ya need." Ask Jazz lean back in his chair.

"I want him have access to various departments." Spoke Data-Traks "I mean low level computers in various departments. It will test on what computers he uses to get the information. Also his stealth around the base if he gets caught trying procure."

"Ah likin this test." Smiled Jazz . Another buzz at his door. "Yer timin has been interestin Ric. This here Data-Traks head of our procurin files from the 'Con department."

Data-Traks look at the newcomer cautiously. Like Jazz this new mech is Ric is a bit more flashier than head of Special Ops. An extravert and also Mirage hand to hand mentor. Data-Traks surmise Ric is more aware of his student activities than Jazz is.

"My designation is Ricochet." Spoke Ricochet holding his hand out to Data-Traks.

"It is a pleasure to meet you." Spoke Data-Traks politely taking his hand.

"Ah don't let ol'Jazz intimidate you." Spoke Ricochet

"Old!" spoke Jazz mock outrage

"It was awkward situation." Spoke Data-Traks getting more ruffled at the informalities.

"Ric is right some yer ideas are good." Spoke Jazz "Ah know it was hard fer ya to come here."

"What is Mirage level progression?" ask Ricochet noting the other discomfort.

"He is needs to have more of a challenge." Answer Data-Traks in consideration. "Mirage is gifted of procuring data but not actually hacking advance systems in a lab setting. I want to test him in actual environment that will have risk of being caught."

Ricochet watches as Data-Traks present the plans on the data padd to Jazz. The red mech is rather attractive but is wired tightly than some coils he knew. Those wings are cute and irresistible like most Praxians. The mech in his field and area expertise would be more relaxed. Data-Traks is smart and intelligent with a good processor.

"And get caught here will not be so deadly." Nodded Jazz. "Ah will need to bring this up to command. Ah know Red-Alert would like to test the Security recruits."

"Thank you for your time to listening." Spoke Data-Traks. "You are staring."

Ricochet merely smirks at the mech. "Here I was thinking I was being discreet. Come to my area training. So I can improve your combat skills. "

"Ric, Ah doubtin trainin is jus on ya processor." Spoke Jazz amused. After Data-Traks hasty retreat.

"I have seen him around the base." Spoke Ricochet

"Data is not really trusted by many mechs, Ric." Spoke Jazz

"I have seen no covert activities from him." Spoke Ricochet

Jazz mere nodded. "Part of the problems is the rumors he made. Data-Traks well is an introvert….I think he under normal circumstances would run on his own. "

"I get he is the type you have to patience to get to know." Spoke Ricochet. "Jazz, do you dislike the mech?"

"Nah." Answered Jazz. "He came at a really bad time for me."

Ricochet followed the mech of his interest to the rec room. Data-Traks is busy drinking his energon and read his pad. The mech occasionally look from his pad and survey the room. Some of it is pretense and made the Data-Traks appear busy. Ricochet is impressed.

"So why are your following me?" ask Data-Traks openly curious and not very rude.

"I am a bit fascinated with you." Answer Ricochet in a smile.

"I fail to see why." Answer Data-Traks

Ricochet took a seat across from Data-Traks as the other mech lifts an optic ridge. "You are intriguing mech. I mean you have beauty and skills. Soft at spark for people who repressed and marginalized and frankly I find that attractive."

"So you had been watching me." Spoke Data-Traks

"I am a mech of justice. I hate injustice any form." Grinned Ricochet "Justice does not come from laws but through action. "

"I am not sure you are trying to flatter me with compliments." Spoke Data-Traks

Ricochet lean in kiss Data-Traks on the lips. Ricochet grin as Data-Traks shock expression mirror through his optics. The mech froze in place as he register and analyze the kiss.

"I want to do more than shower you with compliments." Spoke Ricochet in a lazy grin. "In fact I want to get to know you better." Ricochet notice two pair of optics belonging to other younglings of Jazz. Leaving Data-Traks fluster and confused. "Now I have some new students to introduce to hand to hand."

Mirage came into the rec room as Ricochet leaves with the twins. "I get that expression a lot especially dealing with Ricochet."

"Pardon?" ask Data-Traks

"He muddles your feelins really good." Answer Mirage

"Yes he does." Nodded Data-Traks slowly

Mirage looks at his mentor of computers. In truth he likes Data-Traks a lot he made learning fun. The mech is all about equality of all classes. "So why are we meeting here?"

"I feel that you have earned a break." Answer Data-Traks

Mirage gave him a skeptical look at the other mech. "Why not a lab and tell me there?"

"I want to test abilities in simulation." Spoke Data-Traks.

Mirage optics wide and look at his teacher. "The computers here at the base and not the Decepticons Base?"

"If the 'Cons catch hacking into their systems they will deactivate you." Spoke Data-Traks firmly. "Besides you have some but not all my tricks, Mirage."

"What is test for?" demanded Mirage crossing his arms.

"A test of all your abilities and see where they are at." Answer the Praxian more amuse than offended.

Jazz had the misfortune telling Red-Alert about the test which promptly send the security mech full glitch. Prowl waited until Red Alert comes back online for his shannix worth.

"You cannot be serious to allow your protégé to hack my security systems." Spoke Red-Alert

"Think of this way Red-Alert as test to those systems." Spoke Prowl "Instead of having a Decepticon breaking our security we can break it on own."

"Why?" ask Red-Alert

"Simple Red also test new security teams and," Grinned Jazz in full mirth. "ta improve upon the systems."

"Oh I see we breaking into our own systems to find the weak points." Spoke Red-Alert "This makes so much sense how? You allowed that Hacker to live here and now you want him to test our systems. He is a thief."

"Data-Traks may be a thief but he is loyal bot." answer Jazz

"I am going with Jazz this one." Spoke Prowl. "I will like Data-Traks test our system. In the meantime it is not hard to create the target computers for the sim. I notice Ricochet taken a shine to him."

"I don't like it." Huffed Red-Alert. "I see now you want specific computers for this test."