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[neverputincharge]

[This isn't something he ever thought he'd have to announce. He never wanted to do, but he felt obligated to do it. Being the most senior warrior of the team left, it feels like his duty to do it.

He's keeping it short and to the point though. His voice wavering some as he speaks, despite his best efforts. He never was good at controlling his emotions, and this isn't the best time to try.]

Optimus Prime...is dead.

[He would've cut it right there, but then he remembers. Right, he has to clarify which one.]

Our...Optimus Prime.

[With that, he cuts the feed. Primus he could use some high grade right now.]

Comments

oh he totally will

[dinnerdate]

Scared? It's not like you'd die.

[He can behave. And oh Bulkhead you're so big and that's hot.]

[neverputincharge]

No I aint scared.

[Yes, good plan. Hit him in the pride.]

[dinnerdate]

Then what's the problem?

[neverputincharge]

[Well, he said he wouldn't die doing it.

Then again, this is still coming from a con. He could've said that to get him to drop his guard.]

What's...involved? We gotta find stuff in the scrap pile or somethin'?

[dinnerdate]

Not exactly. You just have to sit down and relax... Wheeljack has no problem with it.

[neverputincharge]

[Sit down relax--]

Wait, what?

[dinnerdate]

Hm?

[neverputincharge]

Wheeljack's...already helping with it? [Whattya need him for then?]

[dinnerdate]

[You're bigger, Bulk. You probably have a nicer power core. He's not gonna lie.]

On occasion.

[neverputincharge]

[You know, if this was video he'd be staring at you.]

...what is it.

[If Wheeljack is involved, how bad could it be? Famous last words.]

[dinnerdate]

Like I said, just sitting back and relaxing.

[neverputincharge]

......

I'll...think about it.

[dinnerdate]

I'll just be starving while you do.

[neverputincharge]

[Just make him feel guilty why don't you.]

I can't do much right now anyway. Not after...that fight.

[He can't bring himself to say 'killing Optimus'. Not yet.]

[dinnerdate]

[That's the point. Also it's true.]

Thought you Wreckers were tougher than that.

[neverputincharge]

You try takin' on a Prime and come back quick.

[dinnerdate]

I'd be killed if I tried that.

[neverputincharge]

Exactly.

[dinnerdate]

I'm a Decepticon and not a Wrecker.

[If the Prime didn't kill him the other Autobots would. And he's not nearly as tough as a Wrecker. Ignore the fact that he's Wheeljack's rival for a second here.]

I can't take nearly as many hits.

[Ignore the fact that he tends to get beaten into fighting too.]

[neverputincharge]

I've taken on Megatron. [He didn't last long, but he lasted longer than the others.] so this wasn't the first time. But it was like bein' without a glyph made Optimus ten times as powerful.

[dinnerdate]

Doesn't change the fact that I'm weaker than you. I'm a terrible choice to make a point with.

[neverputincharge]

Okay, fine. Bad comparison.

[dinnerdate]

A terrible one.

[neverputincharge]

Forget I compared us.

I still need to think about this though.

[dinnerdate]

Fine, fine.