"Heh, should've guessed," he said with a small smile, albeit a little wistfully. Having any Ratchet around was fine to be sure, but he would not mind at all if someone he knew would turn up for once.

"I've met him, if he's the other Optimus here. Seems like a nice enough guy." Wow that sounded awkward, but what else are you supposed to say about your alternate self. "Are you two close, or do you just know of him?"