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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.]

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[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.

[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.

[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?

...

[An awkward pause. On one hand, he's glad that Sixshot does more than just brood in his room listening to Nine Inch Nails and talk about how STUPID EVERYTHING IS yeah being your stepfather is a piece of shit you stupid dog--on the other hand...

Sixshot.]

No. No problem at all. I'm glad to see you making friends.

[Internal screaming.]

[ISN'T GREAT OPTIMUS. All the death machines are becoming friends with each other, except Tarn. But no one likes Tarn.

Also it is a wonderful thing that Miria is horrid at reading a room.]

This Unit is... also glad? This Unit has never had 'friends' before.

[He just prays you don't get into trouble girl because SIXSHOT IS A BAD INFLUENCE!!!!]

I'm...happy for you, Miria.

You deserve friendship.

[A long silence on her end, as she's processing what Optimus just said.

Of course with how long it is one may think she turned her device off.]

... Thank you?

[MUCH CONFUSION.]

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