Optimus grunted as he took hits before managing to dive behind one of the pompous statues decorating the front of the building. Keeping Cliffjumper sheltered with his armor, he braced the rifle though the statue Senator Praxis's gilded arm, picking off the guards whenever they were foolish enough to come out from behind their shelters to fire.

::You alright back there? See if you can get through to the towers now, if so. We should be out of range of the dampener.::