Optimus kept walking despite the overseer's floundering, going so far as to grin under his mask at the mech's obviously buried desperation.
That only made him more determined. Something was obviously going on, and that mech knew about it. Be it rampaging Sparkeaters or simple failed maintenance checks, he wanted to know about it. Megatron's correction only made the grin widen, to the point where he had to throttle it back or risk it showing in his optics despite the cover over his mouth.
"There, see? I have a very knowledgeable guide."
For a moment, he considered having the overseer stay outside, with his guards keeping an optic on him. But a better, positively wicked idea quickly rose up and took it's place.
Nodding thoughtfully, Optimus reached out and clasped the overseer's arm, as though in congratulations. Though he appeared perfectly composed, Megatron and Ironhide both had probably known him long just enough to recognize the slight tilt of his tires and position of his audials, giving away the fact that he wanted to burst into laughter.
"But of course, your concern for our safety is quite commendable. Clearly, you should accompany us within, and point out the rough patches so we know when to use extra caution."
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Date: 2012-06-17 12:43 am (UTC)That only made him more determined. Something was obviously going on, and that mech knew about it. Be it rampaging Sparkeaters or simple failed maintenance checks, he wanted to know about it. Megatron's correction only made the grin widen, to the point where he had to throttle it back or risk it showing in his optics despite the cover over his mouth.
"There, see? I have a very knowledgeable guide."
For a moment, he considered having the overseer stay outside, with his guards keeping an optic on him. But a better, positively wicked idea quickly rose up and took it's place.
Nodding thoughtfully, Optimus reached out and clasped the overseer's arm, as though in congratulations. Though he appeared perfectly composed, Megatron and Ironhide both had probably known him long just enough to recognize the slight tilt of his tires and position of his audials, giving away the fact that he wanted to burst into laughter.
"But of course, your concern for our safety is quite commendable. Clearly, you should accompany us within, and point out the rough patches so we know when to use extra caution."