Ratchet snorts a rude laugh, not really directed at Optimus.
"If you think the title of Prime for us is some 'spiritual chosen leader', go spend some time with Sentinel--I think he's still here. What a load of rustwash." His optics glitter faintly. "I used to hold Optimus' calls while he was 'communing with the Matrix' by falling asleep sitting up at his desk when he needed a nap."
He takes in Optimus' defeated expression, the curled posture, and shakes his head.
"I wouldn't worry about it too much. Most people don't pay attention to Optimus because he's Prime, or whatever--I mean, it helps, if you're going to command an army that big, I guess." Ratchet shrugs. "But I stayed on with the Autobots because he's a good mech who does his damnedest to do the right thing. That's what's important."
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"If you think the title of Prime for us is some 'spiritual chosen leader', go spend some time with Sentinel--I think he's still here. What a load of rustwash." His optics glitter faintly. "I used to hold Optimus' calls while he was 'communing with the Matrix' by falling asleep sitting up at his desk when he needed a nap."
He takes in Optimus' defeated expression, the curled posture, and shakes his head.
"I wouldn't worry about it too much. Most people don't pay attention to Optimus because he's Prime, or whatever--I mean, it helps, if you're going to command an army that big, I guess." Ratchet shrugs. "But I stayed on with the Autobots because he's a good mech who does his damnedest to do the right thing. That's what's important."