[Optimus had always been a leader, no matter what position he was in. From a cop to the leader of the Autobots, he'd been that Commander, no--that symbol of leadership. But here, it's amazing how he softens at that touch. It's harder to see with the facemask, but Optimus's eyes often showed enough to tell. His helm leans into that hand instinctively, all that stoicism melting out.
Because even leaders need someone to look to to draw their strength from.
A hand reaches up, though, to ghost over the other's, keeping it there as his eyes lock on to the ones opposite from him. As if mesmerized by the bot in front of him. As if just realizing now just what he'd gotten back.
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Because even leaders need someone to look to to draw their strength from.
A hand reaches up, though, to ghost over the other's, keeping it there as his eyes lock on to the ones opposite from him. As if mesmerized by the bot in front of him. As if just realizing now just what he'd gotten back.
His feet falter, becoming still.]
And if I did?