"I... exploited a loophole," he admits. "Not that I imagine it would have worked if Optimus hadn't wanted to give me a chance, of course, but..." He shakes his head, the hint of a smile at the corners of his mouth. "Technically my trial is on hold until we've located the Knights of Cybertron... but in practice the quest is the trial. Whether I can make it to the Lost Light's triumphant return without showing my true colours, if you will."
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"I... exploited a loophole," he admits. "Not that I imagine it would have worked if Optimus hadn't wanted to give me a chance, of course, but..." He shakes his head, the hint of a smile at the corners of his mouth. "Technically my trial is on hold until we've located the Knights of Cybertron... but in practice the quest is the trial. Whether I can make it to the Lost Light's triumphant return without showing my true colours, if you will."