The swarm gradually shifted closer as they recieved their new names. They were all still Starscream, but they were more than that too now. They were Conk, Sproot, Bepis, Sunkist and Ash-Sleigh Mentos.
"That was uncalled for. Calling me, the only one in favour of your new names, mean? And proceeding to disgrace me with the worst of them? I would almost be better off remaining Starscream."
"No need to be so dramatic. Most of these names are... fine."
"Fine on the surface, perhaps. For all we know these are Earth insults." Conk's wings remained raised high as he addressed Spamton. "Well? What derogatory connotations do they have?"
Sunkist remained quiet. He knew that if these names were insults, Spamton wouldn't tell any of them directly. He would look into it himself later.
Starscream himself seemed content to stand back and listen to the clones bicker. It was an unusual experience, understanding each of their thought processes perfectly despite them coming to different conclusions. He wasn't exactly thrilled by how much they inadvertently revealed about him, though. Best to distance himself from them.
"...then again, cloning isn't an exact science. I am familiar with the theory, but it has never been my area of expertise. These names will do a fine job of distinguishing between these copies."
He looked a bit more conflicted about the idea of painting them. He began to fear that Spamton was getting a little too attached to these ultimately disposable traitors. But on the other hand, there was something enticing about the illusion of being surrounded by a group of new seekers, even if they were all just him at their core.
"Painting them would not hurt either. Though I recommend you give them a say in the process if you expect any co-operation."
At the mention of paint, Sproot pushed to the front of the pack.
"Obviously we should get a say. I daresay new colours could be an improvement, if that is possible. But they must be done correctly. I refuse to be slathered in low quality paint."
"Agreed. If I am to leave the name Starscream behind, it only makes sense to alter my appearance to much. But having seen the names, I refuse to place responsibility over the details in servos other than my own."
"I rather enjoy the shine of the silver. But I will admit it doesn't provide the same tactical advantage as it did on Cybertron. This blasted planet is too green."
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