[at the touch he pauses completely, taken by the new sensation and holding himself rigid, like he's expecting to get decked. These eons have not been kind to his perceptions of others.
He follows, though, forcing himself to relax somewhat, now feeling like the one who has to struggle to process all this. He vastly prefers being the one surprising Skyfire, and makes a mental note to stay on that side more often.]
Optimus isn't here. [softly, almost to himself] A real fresh start... [he's not sure whether to be excited or terrified.]
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He follows, though, forcing himself to relax somewhat, now feeling like the one who has to struggle to process all this. He vastly prefers being the one surprising Skyfire, and makes a mental note to stay on that side more often.]
Optimus isn't here. [softly, almost to himself] A real fresh start... [he's not sure whether to be excited or terrified.]