[Video] Sad Dad Bad Had

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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.

...

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.]

Comments

[villagepup]

You spoke with Cybertron directly?

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[HAHA yeah about that--]

In a way. It spoke to me in...feelings. In a language I can't necessarily describe. 'Directly' is a pretty generous term.

[villagepup]

I believe feelings are a language on their own. Perhaps they are so direct they they are difficult to understand.

[optout]

That could be an explanation. We are so caught up in our own languages, our own voices...sometimes the more obvious ones fade.

[villagepup]

Mm. I feel there are those who want to say the same thing, but say it differently. I do not know everything that has been said, but I know this planet needs help.

[optout]

You're right. And from what it sounds like, it requires cooperation.

Although I'm not sure how to accomplish that, with so many torn by a civil war.

[villagepup]

The war that hurt Cybertron?

[optout]

So you've learned that.


Yes. That's correct. It's not our proudest moment, to be sure.

[villagepup]

It sounds as if the war isn't truly over.

[optout]

Some don't believe it is, unfortunately.

And there in lies the problem.

[Prowl, being a prime example.]

[villagepup]

How can Cybertron heal if the war that hurt it is still being fought...?

(The question is directed at himself, but it's said out loud. Logically, it would continue to hurt the planet until it ended...is ending it how they're supposed to fix the planet?)

[optout]

A good question, friend. It can't. And I think that is what Cybertron itself is trying to tell us.

[While it was a question to Koh himself, he certainly had an answer.]

So we must take action now, like Megatron suggested.

[villagepup]

What can we do?

[optout]

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.

[villagepup]

Then...Cybertron is not the only one in need of healing.

[optout]

Mmm.

Seems like we all could use some now.