He was grateful that Megatron managed to hold his tongue long enough to listen. Optimus hadn't been sure what to expect there at all.
"Even if the civilians can be won over, it will still take some time. Public opinion can change fast - for us or against us by the cycle, as you might have noticed. They like us both well enough - you for your rebellion, and me for my small reforms and 'humble origins', but to get it to stay in our favor will still take time. I don't disagree that it should be a pressing goal, though. And it is one we can manage, given how much hate the council has right now."
Optimus, despite his name, had learned first-hand to be cautious when dealing with politics and popularity over the long vorns during his time as a consort. The learning had not been pleasant, but at least now it was proving useful.
"And by 'exchange' you mean exchange them with various individuals on our side of things?"
He heartily approved, if so. Even if doing it without being blatantly suspicious would be tricky.
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Date: 2012-09-26 11:50 pm (UTC)"Even if the civilians can be won over, it will still take some time. Public opinion can change fast - for us or against us by the cycle, as you might have noticed. They like us both well enough - you for your rebellion, and me for my small reforms and 'humble origins', but to get it to stay in our favor will still take time. I don't disagree that it should be a pressing goal, though. And it is one we can manage, given how much hate the council has right now."
Optimus, despite his name, had learned first-hand to be cautious when dealing with politics and popularity over the long vorns during his time as a consort. The learning had not been pleasant, but at least now it was proving useful.
"And by 'exchange' you mean exchange them with various individuals on our side of things?"
He heartily approved, if so. Even if doing it without being blatantly suspicious would be tricky.