[voice]

[protectorprime]

[The recording starts, and there's a low sigh. This isn't something Optimus is looking forward to.] And I thought Cheetor would be the worst of it...

When I arrived here, it seemed I had many I could call comrades. But that number has ebbed significantly in a short time. It's a minor comfort to know they've all returned safely to their homes.

If any

Comments

[notsoloyal]

It is Cybertronians in general, Prime. This City is not merely loosing Autobots.

[protectorprime]

Are you aiming to propose something, or do you merely intend to correct me, Shockwave?

[notsoloyal]

I am merely correcting you. There is little I could propose with proof or decent hypothesis.

[protectorprime]

I see.

How many Decepticons remain besides you, then.

[Voice]

[namesnotzippy]

I'm still here, sir, and I hope it stays that way.

[Voice]

[protectorprime]

Good to know, Blurr.

...does something wait for you, should you return?

[Voice]

[namesnotzippy]

Nothing I'd like to talk about on a public network, even with encryption.

[Voice]

[spacetimeprime]

I've only ever been an honorary Autobot, but I suspect you'd like to know of Cybertronians in general.

[PRIVATE; ENCRYPTED]
I rather doubt he'll comment, but I can vouch for another's presence as well. [meaningful infliction on that. read; Fallen]

[Voice]

[protectorprime]

You suspect correctly. Either way, it's good to know, Vector.

[Private; Encrypted]

...I see. You've been in contact with him?

[Voice | Private/Encrypted]

[spacetimeprime]

[hn...]

We are...aware of one another. I would know if he had left.

[...good enough.]

[Voice | Private/Encrypted]

[protectorprime]

[Optimus catches the hesitation, but decides to let it pass. Far be it from him to question the connections the 13 might have.]

Do you have any idea if he's planning anything?

[Text]

[protectorprime]

And yet, you remain here.

Trapped, almost.