mylittlejamjar | The Return [Visual]

[On the scrolls of those who would listen, is a face that some have seen but few have gotten to know. He carries his usual stern visage, though his mind seems somewhat occupied. Not concerned, or at least not overly so ... Perhaps ... relieved? However, this is but a flash, and following that, he is firmly focused on the task at hand.]

To those I have not yet met, my name is Optimus Prime. To those I have ... I would like to apologize for my absence and any concern that it may have caused. I am uncertain as to why, but for now I was briefly returned to my home. Whatever the case my be, I have returned

[[Locked to Arcee]]

Arcee? What is your sta-- ... [He pauses a moment. Though it seemed so standard before to him, it seemed a strange. Clinical. Instead, he asks a different question. He knows that she worries, and causing her undue distress is the last thing he wants. So he simply asks ...]

How are you?

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

This happens a lot with places like this. It's unpredictable, but...you get used to it.

...Twilight Sparkle. I don't think we exchanged names before.

I see ... if you are aware, how common is this occurrence?

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Twilight Sparkle.

More common than anyone would like. There's no set pattern or any way to predict it; it just...happens. Most places handle them as simple disappearances. Others...not so much. It depends on the location, but here? It's just unpredictable disappearances.