re_alignment | [AUDIO TRANSMISSION: ALPHA TRION'S TEMPLE]

[Rung watches the other, feeling unsure about things because he isn't sure if Dead End's going to take what he said in stride or be upset about it or what may happen.

For as much as Dead End expects the worst, Rung has a nasty habit of doing it too.]

I think you are though. You don't give yourself enough credit, Dead End.

I'm a Decepticon who eats people... That's not very kind if you ask me.

[Such words haven't been used on him for vorns now, to hear them again. Well. It's hard to believe, especially given everything that's happened.]

You do what you have to in order to survive. The fact that you aren't just going around eating everyone here says that you at least have a conscious. At least have a good spark.

I used to eat whoever I could back in my world, even fellow Decepticons... Here it's just harder to find someone that won't be missed.

[He vents another sigh and pulls his legs to his chest. Rung's going to hate him at this rate, and he won't really have anyone to blame but himself. As usual. But he's not nice, he's not kind. He's what everyone else says about him. Some crazy freak, someone the universe would rather dead.]

Barely even any chance to creep people out by going into detail about mauling or being pulled apart...

I'm sorry, Rung. I know you want to believe I'm kind, but I don't see how I ever could be even considered that. I'm nobody to ruin your reputation over, I'm sure that's obvious.

Dead End...

[He hesitates a moment before reaching over to rest a hand on the other's arm, giving the 'Con a gentle smile.]

I want to help you and I'm going to. I'm not sure how many times I can say that. You can try all you like to convince me that you aren't worth it but to me, you are.

[He doesn't get it. Why no matter what he says, Rung just acts supportive. He can't convince the bot otherwise, and it's odd. It's not something he'd ever really had to deal with before. Support like this. He likes Rung, sure, but.]

...Why won't you just hate me like everyone else does?

Because I don't hate bots, Dead End. Especially not those who's company I enjoy.

Right...

[He still doesn't really get it.]

Why do you enjoy my company? You know I could eat you.

You could. The question is, would you?

[Dead End glances at Rung before turning his gaze to the ground.]

No...

[He smiles softly, giving the other's arm a gentle squeeze.]

And that's why I trust you. Because I didn't think you would.

I still think it's a bad idea to stand up for me.

I don't. I think it's a very good idea actually.

And if I don't want you to?

[His smile falters a bit before he tries to look determined.]

I consider you a friend, Dead End. I'm going to help you whether you want me to or not.

[It was worth a shot really, but he should have expected this outcome.]

I can't do anything to change your mind?

No. I'm rather determined to stand by your side on this one, Dead End.

...You're sure there's nothing you want?

[He's really not worth it.]

[The therapist shakes his head.]

No, I'm not looking for any favors or for you to be in my debt. I just want to help you, Dead End.

[And so Rung was the first to receive a Dead End styled sad puppy look.]

You know it won't end well, right?

[Oh Primus, Dead End, don't do that.]

That's alright. I'm use to that. It doesn't stop me from standing up for the things I believe in and for those I trust.

[It was asked for.]

I guess you'll be okay, for the most part. You're an Autobot.

[If anything he'll probably get most of the blame. Yeah, probably.]

[Oh Dead End.]

I'm not worried about what may happen to me, Dead End.

If you like doing your job, you should be.

I'll be able to continue doing my job no matter what. If I lose a few patients because they don't agree with the individuals I choose to put my trust in, that's their problem and not mine, I'm afraid.

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