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[After seeing Megatron's response, something certainly has been keeping Prime busy. He wasn't wrong--something did have to be done instead of wallowing in the loss (or victory) of a war. And if that meant following Megatron--well...he had to say he wasn't overly enticed by that plan. He knew the bot meant well, and would try not to let the same thing happen twice. But if there's one thing he's learned, it's that trying to change yourself turns you back into what you've been this whole time.

You can't outrun your identity. Optimus knows that now.]

I request an audience with all of you, whether it be in person or over the communications feed. As most of you know, I've talked with Cybertron itself, and although I don't exactly understand it, one part of its message was clear--we must learn to coincide with each other. To get along and make progress.  

Megatron is proposing a start to this. 

[Well, he might as well be honest.]

But there are going to be problems.  One of which is a symbol of the war--me. I am a Prime, and to some of you, I've been the toxin in your systems. The rust in your side. I'm here to dispel one thing--I'm not going to give the title up, as it's part of my identity. I will be commander to those who serve under me, as long as they'll have me. Other than that, however much say you want me to have in this world is entirely up to you.  If me stepping back will cause those who follow Megatron's dream to co-exist peacefully with the Autobots, I will gladly do so.

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I've only been a Prime during the war. And I cannot look to previous examples for assistance. [Sentinel]

I suppose that's it. I hope that broadcasted nicely. I can never tell.

[Private to Sentinel]

Meet me by the crater.

[ROUND TWO OF REHAB, BUDDY.]

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I can help you with that. As...someone who's lived through it all.

[Or most of it.]

I'm sorry if I've been absent to help you. But you've been avoiding me as well...

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Well, I suppose that makes this conversation much easier then.

[But whoa there, Emma. I think you're giving this guy a little too much credit. And he's certainly going to be the one to say it.]

I wouldn't say 'interpret' is the accurate word to use. More like...guessed.

A rough guess.

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[LOOK MAN THE WAR WAS SHIT FOR EVERYONE.]

The younger Megatron. He's...ambitious, I'll say that. But he truly wants what's best for Cybertron, and I can't say I don't want the same.

The planet seems to want us to work together--so I'm hoping we can cooperate for this planet, since the one back home is no longer in plain sight.

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[officerjuicebox]

Sure. Why not. All the movies are old, anyway.

[Silence.]

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I'm not ... hard to find, Pa-- Prime.

[If You Wanna Talk Come To My Man Cave.]

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[redshitlord]

[Oh yeah OP you have grandchildren isn't that awesome?]

What, really?

Not... even a little bit?

[BUT YOU SOUND JUST LIKE THE GUY WHO OFFED UNDERBITE TEMPORARILY...]

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[arnhaid]

Did you really expect me to act any differently? To you?

Hnf. Bad. I dunno what to think -- then again, last time I heard from the guy, he still wanted to kill us all. So... I'm kinda biased.

[At least he's not afraid to admit it.]

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You're right. It's contacted us on many occasions, both through the network and on its own.

...

[Which gives him an idea.]

If I went again, perhaps bringing someone who can interpret things better would be needed. Someone who would be more...spiritual.

[How do you feel about field trips, Cyclonus.]

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[system_dp]

[There is a long silence on her end before she responds.]

This Unit was merely speaking of the multiple announcements, not just Optimus Prime's.

[Yes she is apologizing in her weird way for making Optimus apologize??? Or at least that's why there was that pause at the beginning.]

This Unit is still functioning... Also clean thanks to the Cybertronian Sixshot.

[imatruck]

[Slow down Optimus, he's a punchy mech not a Ratchet.]

Alternate what? You mean there's another Cybertron?

Do I look good? Do I hook up with anyone?

[tsunclonus]

If you are suggesting me, then I would be honored.

[Honored because if Cybertron, mind you.]

[scaredybot]

Er, well, I mean... Where I'm from Prime is, like, a rank? A unit commander rank I guess. But not the commander rank. That's, um. That'd be 'Magnus'.

[Awkward head scratching]

I knew a Rodimus Prime once though! I mean. Not my type if Rodimus Prime. The your type of Prime. I think? The great destiny, save-the-universe-from-Unicron sort.

[He didn't used to know anything about matrices and Unicrons when he left home, but he knows more than he wanted now.]

[villagepup]

What can we do?

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[Oh god. Okay yeah. Maybe he jumped the gun on that one a little.

This one certainly has the...slight ego of the Grimlock he knows, at least.]

You...you look fine. And you're currently missing in action, but that's not the point.

But yes, you could consider it another Cybertron. Much like how this one is.

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There inlies the question. We must tread carefully, to not repeat the actions the planet's people have already done.

And maybe...quelling the pain of those who have been through war is our next step.

After all, before we can rebuild, we have to heal.

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[His eyes soften, although that's not entirely noticable over audio feed. ]

I understand. It can be strange seeing so many posts about...personal issues.

[Awww he's trying to dad. Give him a round of applause.]

Sixshot assisted you? That's...quite unlike the Sixshot I know of.

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[Yeah, he figured that'd be why. It's not like they're BFFs now or anything. Although that does get an awkward shift of his armor.]

I'd be glad to have you.

I'm not all that spiritual, myself.

[MAYBE YOU'LL ATTRACT CYBERTRON'S SPIRIT]

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[No that is actually the worst thing in the entire world.

He's just learning about your mother okay.]

I think you are mixing me up with the Optimus Prime of your world.

I'm of another universe.

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[redshitlord]

... there's more than one of you?

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[system_dp]

[It's even stranger to someone who has no personal anything, due to having such a robotic personality. Not that she says anything about that.]

Yes, Sixshot stated that this Unit... "Smelled" during this unit's second encounter with him. Thus he insisted that this Unit get cleaned.

[A pause.]

Is that something that may cause issues?

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Then why don't I ever find you by my side?

[There. There's the question.]

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[officerjuicebox]

[Crap.]

[He's quiet for a moment.]

Sort of figured you'd want someone more... up to date.

[Someone who hasn't let you down-]

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...Hm.

[That's interesting. Certainly different from his world, to be sure. He can't help but ask, though--]

So there are many Primes. They're like Captains, or Squadron leaders. And Magnus is...the leader's title is of all the Autobots.

I have you correct?

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There are separate universes. For example, this is not our Cybertron. It is not your Cybertron.

But an alternate dimension. And yes--that includes multiple versions of me.

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I understand. It's hard to look past what he's done.

[Honestly, he didn't expect anyone to.]

But if we're going to push past the war, we have to look beyond sigils. And...this Megatron is before that time. I don't condone him leading the Decepticons fully...but I think he has the right intentions.

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Being up to date makes you no more or less my friend.

[He's missed you, asshole.]

I want to make that clear. You've always been important to me.