/scrapes off the cosmic rust orz

[like_a_bossbot]

I know it's been a while, Miss Mun, but... it's good to be back.

It can be rough, trying to get back into the swing of things - but, I think you're right to take it slow at first.  Just take your time.  It's a little strange, actually having the luxury of time for once.

No matter what you decide to do from here, I know that we can handle it - Together.

Comments

[zerotohero]

[Whoa there are two of them. Hey, double the unfun right?]

It's always nice to see muses and muns getting along, it doesn't seem to happen that often.

[like_a_bossbot]

[Somehow, this isn't strange to him anymore.]

My mun and I have been together for stellar cycles. I can't say that I always agree with her decisions, but... I guess you could say that we've come to an understanding.

[zerotohero]

[Optimus is sure that he'll get used to it after a while.]

Lucky you.

My mun and I have yet to come to an actual understanding... but I'm working on it.

[like_a_bossbot]

A machine is only as strong as its component parts. Without your- err... our muns, we wouldn't be here - We may not always get along, but we will accomplish so much more if we work together, as a team.

To be honest, I'm grateful for the time we've spent together. I would be lying if I said it was easy, but I wouldn't trade the good times or the friends I've made for anything.

[ichooseboth]

I'm sure you'll get used to it quickly enough. You've always been good at adapting.

Besides, it's good to see you again.

[like_a_bossbot]

I appreciate the vote of confidence.

[With Optronix believing in him, he'd be hard-pressed not to try that much harder.]

It's good to see you again too.

[zerotohero]

[He never thought he'd see the day when he was giving a friendship speech to himself. Or being given... rather...]

No I understand completely. As difficult a time as I've been having, I do appreciate my mun for all the opportunities she has given me, and the friendships I have made so far. It hasn't been easy, but nothing worth having ever is. I like to think that I've become stronger because of it.

[inked_jet]

So much optimism and cheer.

....how nauseating.

[like_a_bossbot]

[Speeches are in his programming.]

It looks like you've already reached that understanding after all.

[zerotohero]

We understand that much about each other.

What we can't seem to agree on is my mun's tendency to put me in any plot that might end with me either being injured or dead.

[Optimus doesn't like to whine or complain... but seriously.]

[like_a_bossbot]

[Optimism from Optimus. Hmm.]

I guess you could say it's part of my programming.

[like_a_bossbot]

[Dying would be preferable to some of what his mun has done to him. He would sooner die than hurt others... or worse.]

They... do have a habit of doing that. We don't always see optic to optic on her "plot" choices.

[deceptiongeneral]

[Strika naturally replies with her usual lady-like grace.]

It vould make sense for a puny Autobot like yourself to submit to the whims of your Mun.

How pathetic.

[inked_jet]

[For the record, Starscream deplores puns and wittiness like that.]

[Unless he comes up with them.]

I could~. But I wouldn't.

Programming is the excuse of the weak.

[a_father_to_his_men]

It is wondeful to see another getting along so well with their mun, it seems more often then not many others are unhappy with their muns doing what they think is important.

[zerotohero]

[Oh gee... don't let his mun see that as a challenge.]

Well... at least they're... interesting?

Not all of her plots are bad though, she's managed to get me involved in some really nice ones too.

[Optimism level 100.]

[like_a_bossbot]

[He gets the feeling there isn't much point in arguing the finer points of submission versus teamwork.]

If working together with my mun makes me pathetic, I'm willing to accept that.

[deceptiongeneral]

Being an Autobot makes you pathetic by default, so this only makes you lower than dirt.

[How she wishes she can punch your tiny Autobot body into the ground :C]

[like_a_bossbot]

I'd be lying if I said that I'm happy with everything that she does - But I think that it's important that we do our best to get along. We'll never make it, if we don't at least try to be a team.

[... You are strangely familiar, sir.]

I'm sorry, but... have we met?

[like_a_bossbot]

[But they're so. Um. Witty?]

I don't believe that we are bound by programming. But I also don't believe that optimism and a willingness to work together are negative qualities, either.

[inked_jet]

Then you are scorchingly naive.

Which is a terrible trait in a leader. [Unlike Starscream's own magnificent cynicism.]

[like_a_bossbot]

[Given what he's done, he doesn't believe it gets any worse. It's not a challenge worth taking.]

Interesting isn't the word I'd have chosen.

[Horrifying. Terrible. Deplorable. He's got a list.]

I only hope that if she does decide to send me to a game again, that her ideas have improved.

[stabbywheelfeet]

OPTIMUS!

[heavyweaponsbot]

... Welcome back, Prime.

[finheaded]

Oh, look. The pet came back.

Hooray?