[as usual, he doesn't react to any of her anger directed at her. it's impossible to tell if he lets it roll off him because he thinks nothing of it or if it genuinely inspires some thought. that famous optimus stoicism that seemed to mostly fall apart the moment they touched down on earth and interacted with the natives to a much larger extent than any other planet. at any rate, he doesn't comment on anything she says at first, not for a moment.]
I have spoken to him and affirmed that what I did was not something anyone should emulate under any circumstances. I intended to do this regardless of his... own habits. [his optics narrow, even though this is a voice communication. perhaps because of it.] Even so, I suspect it was less damaging than him experiencing deactivation, and he has a very clear support system in you and Nickel.
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Date: 2024-07-15 08:44 pm (UTC)I have spoken to him and affirmed that what I did was not something anyone should emulate under any circumstances. I intended to do this regardless of his... own habits. [his optics narrow, even though this is a voice communication. perhaps because of it.] Even so, I suspect it was less damaging than him experiencing deactivation, and he has a very clear support system in you and Nickel.