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[well. in hindsight he should've expected this.]

I'm alright now, just leaving the medibay. I was indeed called away on a mission of great importance and... did not manage to return, until just now.

[should he actually tell her what happened? she'll probably find out somehow, but he doesn't feel it's extremely necessary at the moment.]

Anemone tells me you and Hashtag went with her on a trip to an ocean.

Oh... yeah... that.

[That seems to sap out any and all energy from her voice, but at least she isn't yelling anymore.]

Yeah, it was... I don't really want to talk about it. Sorry I didn't tell you.

[There was a beat of silence.]

We brought back two new Grimlocks. Ones really mean though so maybe don't talk to that one.

We will need to talk about it eventually, but I won't ask you to do so before you're ready.

[two... okay.]

Was he disagreeable with you and Hashtag? [look, she may have just said she doesn't want to talk about it but he can't help feeling a little protective over them, if someone who has hurt them is now on the ship.]

[There was some whirring as Twitch paced around.]

No, the good Grimlock protected us. And Six and Riptide. Really, we didn't get hurt really. I made sure everyone came home safe, Optimus, promise.

[there's a brief pause while optimus watches the video that riptide had posted a while ago, frowning.]

I trust that you protected your team with all you have, Twitch... but being physically hurt is not all that can happen on a mission that goes awry.

[he sighs a little.] ...Regardless, I am glad that you all returned safe.

[Disobedient because she believes better then her elders.]

[She's a little quieter now.]

I'm glad you're okay too. I'm sorry for not telling you I was leaving.

[She's apologized already right? Can't hurt to say it again.]

[She has failed to protect her family many times due to her inadequacies.]

Edited 2024-04-19 22:46 (UTC)

We will need to discuss this, you, Hashtag, Megatron and I. [he's quiet for a moment while he rolls this over in his head.] Would you tell me why you didn't inform us?

[She really really didn't want to.]

It wasn't supposed to dangerous and Anemone said... It's not her fault, really. It was just gonna be a fun trip and we had Riptide and Six with us, so we didn't go without... adults...

[exhaling, he at least understands why it would seem okay to go off with that set up.]

I see. [perhaps this wouldn't have happened if he had been more open with the threats that have far different reach than GHOST does back home.] In these instances, especially in this situation we are in, letting someone who is not coming with you know means you could be helped if something went wrong. They would know when to expect you back and know where you went, therefore if you called for them or did not return, they could identify where to go to find you.

[his finials shift a few times, despite the fact it's an audio link-- just in thought.]

This is not like Earth, and our enemies are not like GHOST. We need to take even more precaution.

[Twitch kicks at an invisible rock. She definitely feels dutifully and completely chastised. Even if Optimus isn't there to actually see it. He isn't mean, or yelling, but the disappointment is as heavy as her shame. It really wasn't supposed to be a bad trip! Anemone wouldn't do that...]

Yeah... I get it. I'll... try to remember to tell you next time.

[She wasn't going to promise. What if it needed to be a super secret mission.]

Did you tell anyone where you were going?

Thank you, Twitch. All we can try to do is the right thing moving forward.

[he's not surprised by her question, though. expected it in fact.]

Yes. [and things still went the way they did, though he wouldn't call it a failure. the mice were freed and bos'kit's plans were interrupted.] I also knew it would be a very dangerous one. Unfortunately, a lot of the enemies we face here are nothing like what we've experienced on Earth.

Seeee... [She was still feeling a bit pouty by this conversation.] I didn't know it was going to be dangerous so it was definitely different!

[Though she was hoping to call Optimus out and to find out that he had actually told someone where he was going really didn't seem fair.]

Also... also! You didn't tell me that you were leaving or where you were going!

[That only made the tiniest bit of sense, but somehow she had twisted this conversation into a competition and she had to win.]

We are protected on this ship. [he can't help a small sigh.] Ideally I would not ask this of you so you could retain your freedom, but we will need to know any time you leave. It's a level of communication the crew in general need to keep with each other while we're in the situation we're in.

[the terrans have essentially gone from having to hide from ghost on their own home planet to having to hide from everyone in a different universe. optimus holds out hope it'll be better.]

...You and Hashtag were not aboard when I had to leave. I only told Megatron as he was the only one present.

[Darn, he has her there. She doesn't really have a counter for that one. She gives a dramatic sigh.]

Okaaaaaaaaaay. I can make sure to tell someone when we leave.

Pinky Promise!

[She holds up her pinky for him, though much smaller than his own.]

[feeling no reason to distrust her, optimus raises his the same.]

And I will make sure to tell you when I do the same.

[She grins. Pleased with this deal.]

OH! Maybe we can go on a mission together! We can kick butt like mom and Megatron did back in the war!

[She begins fighting, Karate-chopping and kicking the air with breathy little "hiya" type sounds.]

[optimus smiles fondly, pretending very well like none of the concepts in that sentence make him want to hyperventilate into a paper bag.]

Of course. Would you like to formally resume your training in preparation?

Edited (fucin. WORDS) 2024-07-22 21:36 (UTC)

[She pauses in her play-fighting to turn to him with her optics shining.]

Yeah! I'm ready! Hashtag can join us too!

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