[His eyes sadden, the analogy all too familiar. That was literally the point, Optimus. This is all too familiar. But he still has a hard time meeting Shockwave's gaze, the pain still aching in his spark.]

Perhaps. After all, Cybertron will prosper underneath cooperation. We must first get everyone's cooperation. And leadership often comes along in that package.

...

Where do you stand, Shockwave?