Clearly more research into this Prime's origins is required, if they didn't consider the option that he might be halfway decent.

"Ah. Well. I've...noticed that. I'm not exactly the type of mech they would have chosen to be here, if they could have."

Oblivious to Elita's deeper conflicts, Optimus managed an awkward shrug, trying desperately to keep a straight, neutral face when the femme popped the cube onto her tongue.

"...You're welcome. You can certainly try whatever you like."

...It was very, very difficult, to say the least.