[quote=@Mtntopview]
Also, I think my question went unanswered. Where should I have Soundwave start out?
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Shouldn't you know? I mean, I take it you've read the RP from the beginning, seeing as you told FacePunch to do so. 
You could try grouping up with Suwako and BRS, though; I don't think they're doing much atm.