robothell | Obligatory bonding moment

Who: Tarn and Megatron
Where: Decepticon Base
When: Post sex pollen
What: Megatron and Tarn bonding
Warnings: idk maybe a little violence or some shit

To say that Tarn and Megatron have a good relationship would maybe be an overstatement. Tensions have been high since the incident with Helex’s arrival, and then made somewhat awkward after their pollen induced (and mind blowing if Tarn may add) sexual encounter.

For a few days Tarn quietly avoided contact, afraid of seeming too bold. Slowly, however, as those days slide by, he begins gathering the courage to seek out the young miner, determined to do some damage control. He desperately wants to set the record straight and regain his position in his leader's good graces. He's not willing to give up on him just yet, especially not when Tarn saw so much promise in his violent gaze directly after his fight with Helex. There was so much fire in those red optics. Tarn was able to see that his Megatron was still in there, waiting to be shown the way out. It will just take a bit of fancy wording and persuasion, but seeing that potential is all Tarn needed to take an extra step.

He works his way up to the newly built Decepticon base, immediately spotting the young miner as he worked diligently on preparations. Tarn approaches slowly, trying to seem as mild and polite as possible; head bowed slightly in pure submission.

“Megatron. Do you have a moment to speak with me?"

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"It's not something I plan on parading around."

Holding a queue for self defense teachers seems like an excellent way to let some of the more ambitious Decepticons try to muscle in leadership of their own.

He quirks a non-brow at Tarn's quietly aggressive insistence he was the option. He certainly wasn't a bad one, but he came with a hefty set of aftereffects.

"So if I were to call Optimus at this very moment, you would say with full confidence you would do a better job of besting someone in a hand to hand fight."

Tarn stiffens slightly , insulted by the insinuation. His optics flare brightly as he scoffs

"Of course I would."

His chest puffs out a bit as he tries to sooth his pride. The thought of Megatron even thinking of going to Optimus has rage rising in his core. He's sure that the miner is bluffing. He would never go to the Prime for something like that. Even if he did, surely Optimus would refuse.

However, if he really did intend to test Tarn... he's not sure that he would win. Not without using his voice, and surely that would be cheating.

"Without a doubt."

He's glad that the mask helps to cover the brief flicker of unbecoming expressions across his features.

Megatron observes his reaction, getting quite familiar with the little slivers of emotion that Tarn betrays through the eye holes in his mask. He's half tempted to call up the Autobot right this instant, but a fight to the death isn't exactly something that he particularly condones.

"I'm surprised you weren't sent after him if that were the case."

Whether Tarn was actually skilled enough to best the Autobot leader was irrelevant. He knew more than Megatron did and was willing to teach him. Maybe this was a way to keep an eye on the Decepticon.

"So what is what you consider adequate defense?"

Tarn perks up a bit as Megatron presents him with the beginnings of an opportunity. Never in his wildest dreams did he ever imagine being in this situation. Sparing with Megatron alone would be an honor, but actually teaching him to fight would be a ludicrous pipe-dream.

A giddy sort of smile twitches his lips

“Allow me to demonstrate.” His voice is smooth and confident as he moves deliberately into Megatron’s space, facing him head on. "Try to hit me.”

Megatron cups his chin with an earnest curiously.

"I don't particularly enjoy being taken for a fool, Tarn. What are you going to show me?"

Look at that! He's so interested in this lesson he wants a little verbal walking through from his new teacher.

Megatron's curious gaze only excites him more.

“Blocking. All it takes is a bit of quick thinking and observation; something that I know you excel at.” Tarn holds his head high and he shifts eagerly from foot to foot, adjusting his stance.

“Now, go ahead and I’ll show you. We will then stop, regroup, and I'll explain the technique. Then you will try.”

He holds his chin thoughtfully, listening quietly to Tarn as he begins to speak. Megatron makes sure to look him in the eyes, nod and keep his attention engaged.

But he doesn't wait for Tarn to finish before casually reaching his hand forward and attempting to whap the Decepticon in the chin while he's still talking.

Tarn never said when he had to attack, right?

Tarn just barely is able to evade in time. However, he is able to catch Megatron's wrist in his grip, and with a twist and a shove he sends the young miner pitching to the side.

Tarn laughs. A genuinely lighthearted noise that somehow seems wrong coming from a mech like the leader of the DJD. There isn’t a hint of malice or spite in the sound, simply joy.

“Clever. Good technique; using my distraction against me.”

He crosses his arms regarding Megatron with interest.

“It is important to keep your attention focused on even the slightest movement of your opponent. Be a step or two ahead at all times. You found my weakness and exploited it, which was an excellent tactic. However, even with my attention elsewhere i was able to pick up the minuscule movements in your frame which gave away your intentions. The tightening of your arm as you prepared to raise it, for example. It’s all about observation."

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