[Optimus has always been a believer of second chances. He's been put to that test more times than he could ever say. Shockwave had always been someone special to him. The chance at redemption was a cautious one from many, but deep down...Optimus knew.

He knew that spark. And he knew that Shockwave could fight the shadowplay and become the Senator he fell in love with.

His eyes dim as a thumb brushes across his cheek, soaking it in.]

You know my opinion of faceplates. And what happened the last time I didn't have one.

[Funny, how easy it was to talk so casually like this.]

I save it for important occasions.