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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

[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.

[neverputincharge]

Fine. Gimme a few days.

[He might be thinking of asking Whee;jack about this diet he's involved with too.]

[dinnerdate]

If I'm still alive then, sure.

[That will be a wonderful conversation.]

[neverputincharge]

Hey, ya survived this long, what's a few more days.

[It really will be.]

[dinnerdate]

My luck's bound to run out soon.

[neverputincharge]

Your luck has to change sometime.

[dinnerdate]

Only for the worst.

[Bulkhead, you're not going to get anything positive out of this guy.]

[neverputincharge]

[He's noticed.]

Whatever you say.

We'll talk in a few days.

[No point arguing again, he's going to cut the connection.]