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Post by Optimus Prime on Nov 14, 2023 20:49:42 GMT
Characters Appearing: Optimus Prime Elita-1 Location (s): Autobot City Park Timeline: November 3 Plot Summary: On their regular meetup Optimus seeks advice from his Second in Command.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Nov 14, 2023 20:54:30 GMT
Optimus sat in Autobot City park, waiting for Elita. This was their regular meet up they tried to have as often as possible.
Recent events had put Optimus on the edge and he needed input more than ever. He may be the leader of the Autobots but he was still only one bot.
He had already gotten some advice from Ironhide but he wanted to hear what some of his other friends had to say.
It was a relief when Elita finally arrived.
"Hello Elita." Optimus greeted.
"How is that Old Naval Yard renovation going?"
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Post by Elita-1 on Nov 14, 2023 22:04:28 GMT
It was not often Elita got to have some time alone with Optimus, not when these suppose-to-be peaceful times still had their fair share of problems that arose. This often left them both busy for various reasons. So, when Elita did get the chance to meet with her conjunx, she savored their time and interactions, more so since she had reunited with him a few decades ago. The thought of having lost her beloved had secretly terrified her, something she had only ever confided in with Chromia as to avoid bringing her personal feelings into their work.
Today would be no different as the pink femme arrived to the park, smiling softly to herself when spotting the familiar red and blue.
"Good to see you outside of work, Optimus." Elita greeted in return as she joined the Prime, leaning over to give him a quick peck on the cheek before she sat beside him. "It went pretty well all things considered. It's complete and ready, already tested out by a few overly eager youngesters." Elita looked bemused, recalling how eager Nick and Hot Rod had been to give the newly opened training grounds a go. "You should come take a look yourself sometime, maybe I can put you through your paces." The frontliner grinned playfully towards her mate, mostly to help her usually strict, serious conjunx be at ease.
Besides, she figured a little humor was needed for the faint feelings she had felt between their shared bond, gently resting a hand on top of his, "But you didn't ask me out here for a social visit, did you." Her tone became a bit more serious, saying the words more as a sentence than a question. "I've been sensing you seem troubled recently, what's on your processor sweetspark?" She inquired.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Nov 14, 2023 22:15:45 GMT
"Does it have a basketball court?"
But then it was time for the more serious stuff. Optimus was silent for a minute after Elita asked about what was on his processor.
"It's Megatron," he admitted.
"I'm worried about him." He started to explain. "Ever since the breakout and the controversy over G.H.O.S.T. torturing Decepticons, he hasn't been the same..."
Optimus looked ashamed and guilty when he said this.
"He's my friend and I'm glad he was able to turn away from the path he was on."
He put his head down.
"And yet I can't stop worrying he could do something short sighted and reckless."
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Post by Elita-1 on Nov 15, 2023 20:58:05 GMT
"Don't know if that'll improve your basketball skills Optimus." Elita teased lightly, glad to see her mate seemed to have some hobbies outside of his usual workload. Ever since he became Prime, she had worried a part of him had died that day, became too serious and too focused on the serious side of life. He had always been more reserved and serious than her, but there were times she worried he overstressed himself and pushed himself too much. A concern she had voiced before, but left it alone after the war heated up.
But, she wasn't exactly surprised when Optimus broached the subject of his concerns, Megatron. A lot had changed ever since the breakout brought some things to light, and for a few minutes Elita was silent as she watched other park-goers for a bit. "I suppose it has been noticeable lately that Megatron seems more distant and curt these days." She finally spoke, resting her free hand on Optimus' back and gently rubbing it in a comforting manner, "But can you blame him Optimus? I think we're all a little rattled after GHOST showed some of their true colors. We put faith into an organization that was suppose to be different, but even corruption exists where we didn't think it would." Elita sighed softly.
"You're well aware of how I felt about Megatron's presence, there was a time I didn't trust him, knew something was off. But these days I don't have those views, he's trying just like you said he would." The pink femme admitted her own errors in judgement when the Decepticon leader had renounced the Decepticons, "Megatron is going to do what he thinks he needs to. His processor operates different than yours Optimus, playing nice with those who have wronged those he was trying to change for the better might not exactly sit well." She gave her own observations of the former warlord's mannerisms and personality, one that was secretive, suspicious, and cautious, different but the same as her conjunx. "Though I suppose it could lead to him breaking his word to work with GHOST and put him in danger again."
"What you need to do Optimus is talk to him. He was one of your best friends before the war, and that friendship seems rekindled to an extent." Elita removed her hand that rested on Optimus' own, bringing it to his cheek and turning his head to meet her gaze, "If working with him has taught me anything, he seems a little more...approachable. Maybe it'll help drive away the small wedge that remains."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Nov 15, 2023 21:19:06 GMT
The mention of his and Megatron's friendship made Optimus sad.
"That's the thing though isn't it? He is my friend. But he's also the Con that battled me on Sherman dam. The con who killed several of my friends, the con who threatened to rip out my optics..."
"I'm proud of Megatron for his efforts to redeem himself. But I can't just forget what he did. Not just to me but the other Autobots."
"And there are days where I wonder if that Megatron will ever come back..."
Optimus looked a bit happier getting that off his chest.
"Ironhide gave me the same advice you know?"Optimus admitted, "That I should be straight and honest with him. Or as he put it 'blunt'". He ended with a bit of a laugh.
"I thought maybe it was just Ironhide being his usual self, but if you're giving the same basic advice. I'm gonna take it as a sign that it's what I have to do"
Optimus sighed.
"Everyone expects me to have all the answers as Prime. Truth is some days I still feel like I'm figuring it out. Like today" he gave another laugh though this one was much more bitter.
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Post by Elita-1 on Nov 27, 2023 17:43:08 GMT
"I'm not saying to forgive and forget Optimus, I'm just saying to find common ground to work towards a better future. The future you have always preached." Elita told him, hoping to ease his mind. "No one will ever truly forgive what Megatron did and started, I don't think the mech will ever truly forgive himself. But, holding onto the past will only lead us to going in circles or never finding the right solution." It was something she had always heard Optimus long for, for the two to find a better, more peaceful solution and was trying now to help keep that faith.
She didn't want to watch her mate fall into despair again, not when they were so close to finding some kind of common goal.
Though the pink femme chuckled softly at hearing Ironhide's name. Of course the old weapons specialist would have been forward about what Optimus should do. "Optimus, sometimes being forward works. Not with everything sure, but sometimes being blunt and direct may be the best path to what you seek." Here she had to agree with the old red mech she hadn't seen in sometime. "Maybe Megatron will be more receptive to bluntness." Not like the former warlord had never been short of being open and direct himself, before, during, and after the war. He wasn't afraid to be heard, and sometimes that was worrisome and troublesome, but it also had its benefits at times.
Elita sighed softly though, "Optimus, you're the Autobot commander, of course people will have certain expectations of you. But that's why you have those like me, Ironhide, Jazz, Prowl, the list goes on; even great leaders like you need advice and counsel once in a while." She reminded, briefly thinking to the past. "And truth is, no, that side of Megatron, that bloodthirsty beast he barely could tame still lies in him and always will. Just as the side of you that came from Orion Pax remains. You two just need to remember its okay to say you don't know, or you need help. Don't ever think you're alone." Elita reminded gently, a tender soft side she only really showed around a few individuals.
"Truth of the matter Optimus, you won't always have the answer. And if you need to tell someone that, then do it. Being blunt isn't always bad as I said." Elita told him firmly.
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Post by Optimus Prime on Nov 27, 2023 19:19:55 GMT
Optimus took in what Elita had said. She was right. 100%.
He chuckled. "Sometimes I wonder if Alpha Trion should have given you the matrix."
He got up "I'll go talk to him. I think I have something in mind for him to do actually." Optimus noted "Something that could help give him a new purpose in our shared goal."
"Thank you Elita." Optimus said nodding his head "I needed this.".
"Now. Is there anything you need?".
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Post by Elita-1 on Nov 29, 2023 23:55:39 GMT
ELita chuckled softly at the Prime's words, "I think you're doing fine Optimus, I think I'm fine being more supportive than burdening the Matrix." Elita didn't mind being open about having no desire to bear the Matrix herself like her mate had agreed to do so. It wasn't that she didn't feel she was worthy of it, but for the fact she questioned her own resolve to bear something so powerful and ancient much less have the endless patience Optimus seemed to have.
No, she'd leave that one to Optimus.
Though the pink femme found herself curious to what the red and blue mech had in mind, she felt it was getting about that time their conversation was coming to an end. "Whatever it is Optimus, I'm sure you two can figure it out. It may be a little rocky along the way, but you two have done it before, I'm sure you can do it again." Elita encouraged, referring to the time before the war. The two had been so different in how to handle a common concern yet they had at one point made it work until Megatron became power hungry. Maybe this was just deja vu for them and a second chance at what could have been.
Pushing herself to her feet, Elita could only smile softly, "The only thing I need Optimus is for my beloved not to overstress himself as he usually does. Even you can take time to yourself Optimus, maybe it might help clear your processor a bit more."
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Post by Optimus Prime on Nov 30, 2023 0:06:03 GMT
"The problem is every second I take time for myself is another second I could be helping the Autobots," Optimus admitted.
He sighed.
"You're right though. I think I do need some time for myself." he said "Maybe I could see if there's a basketball game scheduled soon."
He didn't wanna leave Elita out in the cold though. Wouldn't be fair to her.
"Perhaps you could use some time for yourself too. You want to come with me?" Optimus asked.
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