Despite the temptation and vast possibilities, actually accepting was never truly considered and Optimus was pleasantly surprised by himself. Despite his own convictions, they had, until now, never been put to the test. After learning of the previous Prime's downfalls so intimately, he had begun to fear for himself. Megatron's words had not helped.
But he had not failed, and he felt like he had won something vastly more important.
"Despite your very generous offer, I'm afraid I have to decline." Optimus finally said, fighting the urge to laugh as the senator's face fell spectacularly in the moments before rage clouded the mech's features. Optimus Prime straightened up further, confident and every bit a Prime, despite his beginnings.
"You may make all the offers you wish, but I will not back down from this or any other bill or law that will truly help our people."
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Despite the temptation and vast possibilities, actually accepting was never truly considered and Optimus was pleasantly surprised by himself. Despite his own convictions, they had, until now, never been put to the test. After learning of the previous Prime's downfalls so intimately, he had begun to fear for himself. Megatron's words had not helped.
But he had not failed, and he felt like he had won something vastly more important.
"Despite your very generous offer, I'm afraid I have to decline." Optimus finally said, fighting the urge to laugh as the senator's face fell spectacularly in the moments before rage clouded the mech's features. Optimus Prime straightened up further, confident and every bit a Prime, despite his beginnings.
"You may make all the offers you wish, but I will not back down from this or any other bill or law that will truly help our people."