[Prima's quiet for a bit...and then takes a step. a slow one, with a look down at McCrane in clear invitation - or expectation.

walk with him.]

We are in this together - Refugee, Firstforged, all of us are intertwined. This is not simply a matter of you needing us - your own actions have an effect, as well. Which may be part of the reason Megatronus took action. Indefinite imprisonment...may not be the best choice.

But I agree that we should compromise. We do want you satisfied here, while you are here. And I think that granting you this autonomy would be a great step in this direction.

I do not want you to fear us. [it's spoken a bit quieter.] I would like your respect, but fear...

[another shake of the head, and he moves to the next subject.]

The longer a Refugee is here, the greater a connection they can have with one of us. This connection shows itself in different ways, but the most obvious is a reflection of our power.

[he holds up a hand, palm up, and a small sphere of light forms in it.]

Did this 'strange ball of light' look like this?