The sudden defense from the most unexpected source was a surprise...but one Optimus didn't allow to throw him off his stride for more than a nanoclik. Instead, he allowed his shock to melt smoothly into a pleased smirk, nodding his helm faintly at the mech while keeping his gaze locked on the startled senator.
"I think 'I will find' something far different than you expect, Senator. I don't abide threats against my person, and you will find my guards like it even less."
Megatron played a good guard, even as a silent ping sent other, actually bodyguards slowly drifting into sight at the edge of the garden. The one known as Ironhide looked particularly threatening, rubbing a hand over a massive rifle, eager for an excuse.
"You may certainly try and stonewall me all you like. But then again, I can do the same for you and your projects and ill-funded agendas. So I suggest you reconsider your stance on the current situation. Good day, Senator."
It was a clear dismissal, and with the rebel glowering at the Prime's back, and who knew how many other guards lurking in the shadows, the senator had no choice but to turn and huff off.
The lack of proper acknowledgement or formal parting made it insulting, but Optimus was hardly prone to fits over protocol. If that sort of insult was the best the mech could manage, he felt as though he came out ahead.
Once the senator was a safe distance away, he turned to Megatron with a calculating nod.
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Date: 2012-05-17 11:23 pm (UTC)"I think 'I will find' something far different than you expect, Senator. I don't abide threats against my person, and you will find my guards like it even less."
Megatron played a good guard, even as a silent ping sent other, actually bodyguards slowly drifting into sight at the edge of the garden. The one known as Ironhide looked particularly threatening, rubbing a hand over a massive rifle, eager for an excuse.
"You may certainly try and stonewall me all you like. But then again, I can do the same for you and your projects and ill-funded agendas. So I suggest you reconsider your stance on the current situation. Good day, Senator."
It was a clear dismissal, and with the rebel glowering at the Prime's back, and who knew how many other guards lurking in the shadows, the senator had no choice but to turn and huff off.
The lack of proper acknowledgement or formal parting made it insulting, but Optimus was hardly prone to fits over protocol. If that sort of insult was the best the mech could manage, he felt as though he came out ahead.
Once the senator was a safe distance away, he turned to Megatron with a calculating nod.
"...Thank you."