DON'T COUNT MISTAKES I LOST TRACK OF THEM

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( He's in trouble. He's Rodimus, the younger of Nova's two candidates for Prime, and he is absolutely in trouble. It's not his fault. He just happened to be somewhere where trouble results, although okay - that part isn't new.

And he knows exactly how he got here in the first place, it's the same as it always is.

Orion frowns at him every time he leaves the Primal Basilica dressed in a cloak - knowing full well that he's going to go to those places that Nova finds unlawful and unruly. Sure, the other Prime in training had attempted to stop him before, to no avail. That makes something twinge in Rodimus because he likes Orion, he really does.

Then again, most people like Orion 'Super Cop, Future Prime' Pax. Because apparently some people like having a career that's pointless once you know you'll carry the Matrix. He guesses that has to do with Orion having spent some of his life from out of Nova's influence - maybe that made you like police work.

Not that Rodimus would know what that's like - Nova snatched him up two days after he was forged, as if he knew exactly where to find him. Must be a 'wisdom of the Matrix' thing. Find your replacements before someone else does and what not. But it boiled down to the fact that he'd never really got to know or experience life outside the basilica walls and for every time Nova told him he shouldn't or couldn't go out - he did.

Which is how he ends up standing over someone he punched into a wall - thanks Galvatron and Cyclonus for teaching him that one - inadvertently starting a bar fight that he is determined to win. Rodimus is pretty sure that as a mysterious cloaked and hooded figure, he definitely looks awesome which negates the trouble.

Mostly. )

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[thesurpriseinside]

[ It's frustrating that there's nothing he can do other that hold on. Hold on and try to keep his systems stabilized, but he still feels Rodimus looking down at him. He knows what he's seeing. ]

Keep it together, Rodimus. [ His voice is firm. ] Just get us out and clear.

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( He takes a few sure steps towards the exit that's suspiciously clear, slipping out into the night and gets a few steps further before he speaks again, panic evident in his tone. )

But you're leaking all over, Minimus.

( The anguish and guilt overtake the panic at the end, when he gets to his name. He stumbles a bit as he tries to pick up the pace to get them to where he knows Ratchet will be this time of night. )

[thesurpriseinside]

I know. [ Primus, does he know.. ] That's why I need you to stay calm, Rodimus. Keep your head clear.

[ It's a little startling to realize that his life is literally in Rodimus' hands and more so to hear the upset in his voice. He hadn't thought Rodimus even gave him much of a thought. But neither of them was dead so that was certainly something. ]

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Ratchet. ( He knows Minimus might put up a fuss about it, but he doesn't care. ) I'm taking you to Ratchet.

( He's broke into something akin to a run - not full out, but enough that they're making semi-decent time and not running into the sort of people that are going to ask why someone who looks a lot like the youngest member of the Primal lineage is covered in energon and carrying a shot minibot. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He can't work up the energy to argue. ] Fine. That's fine.

[ Rodimus would find Ratchet exactly where he expected, posted out in one of his small clinics. The night had been a quiet one which Ratchet was feeling grateful for. He could use the break now and then.

The promise for a truly peaceful night immediately vanishes when Rodimus appears at the door of his clinic, covered in energon with a small bot in his arms. ]

Primus! Don't tell me, I don't wanna know, just get him in here.

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You have to fix him, Ratchet.

( If he notices that he's clutching Minimus to his chest tighter than required he doesn't give any sign of it, stepping into the clinic and looking much smaller than he normally does. )

[thesurpriseinside]

I'll do what I can.

[ He's reluctant to make promises without seeing the injury first. He steps to the nearest medical slab, gesturing for Rodimus to follow. ] Put him here.

[ Minimus, who had been on the edge of consciousness, stirs slightly at the presence of a new voice. ]

What..?

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( Rodimus does, and while he's not the most gentle of bots, he at least tries. )

It's just Ratchet.

( As if that's good enough of an explanation for what's happening. Turning back to Ratchet, Rodimus only pauses for a second before explaining. )

His name is Minimus Ambus, he's one of Tyrest's. He got shot, but he was wearing armor? We took it off back at-- at the place.

( He'll probably want that back, now that he thinks about it. )

this is deeply weird

[thesurpriseinside]

[ Surprisingly, that was not a suitable enough explanation for Minimus, who struggles a little to sit up and see what's going on until Ratchet puts a gentle hand on his shoulder. ]

Easy, sheriff. Just rest, we've got things under control.

[ Ratchet leans down to begin, glancing up at Rodimus. ]

You, go wait out in the hall.

lmfao i'm sorry!!!

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But-- ( A gesture to Minimus. ) He's going to be fine, right?

( He has to live. He has to. )

my life is suffering ok ok QAQ

[thesurpriseinside]

[ A pause for that. Ratchet's never really seen Rodimus this worked up about someone before. ] He'll be fine. Looks like whatever armor he was wearing took most of the damage and you got him here just in time.

[ He breaks away from Minimus long enough to rest a hand on Rodimus' shoulder, propelling him towards the door. ] Go. Grab a shower and some rest.

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( He's tempted to dig in his heels and protest, but now that the rush from the evening is beginning to fade, finds himself putting up less of a resistance than he could.

It doesn't mean he's going to do what Ratchet tells him. Not completely, however, because he sits himself in one of the seats in the hall to wait - the energon drying on his hands and his chassis while he falls asleep.

And slides gracefully onto the floor at some point, arm and helm still resting on the seat of the chair when everything is said and done. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ That would be an alarming sight to walk out to if Ratchet hadn't given him prior warning. Ratchet also didn't seem terribly inclined to help wake Rodimus up. ]

Good luck with that one, Sheriff.

...Thank you, Doctor.

[ Minimus leans forward, putting a hand on Rodimus' arm and shaking lightly. ]

Rodimus? Rodimus, wake up.

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Huh?

( He wakes up with a slow venting in of air before exventing when he realizes it's Minimus he's staring at. At which point a large smile spreads over his face and he struggles to at least sit up on the floor. )

Minimus! You look, you know, like you're in one piece! ( Ratchet pulls through once again. ) You and your sigil.

[thesurpriseinside]

[ Minimus offers a hand to help him sit up properly, struggling to not find the smile endearing. ]

Yes, my sigil and I are perfectly fine. Why were you sleeping on the floor?

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( He takes it gladly, still grinning as he's pulled to his feet. Which makes looking down at Minimus really weird. )

Must have slipped off the chair sometime. I just wanted to make sure Ratchet patched you up okay.

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[ He vents a sigh, adjusting his stance so he can look up at Rodimus more comfortably. ]

You should have cleaned up a bit first at least. You're a mess.

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Clinics don't have anywhere to shower. So ( Shrug. ) here I am.

( He does look down, and what he sees does make him grimace slightly. )

Maybe it's not so bad of an idea.

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He's about to continue shooing him out the door, because really, Rodimus, you're kinda gross right now.

But. He pauses. ]

Rodimus... Thank you.

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( His smile turns a shade guilty, and Rodimus can't meet the gaze of his optics. )

Yeah. ( There's a twitch of his lips upwards. ) Guess I got to drag you to Ratchet anyway.

( How about they dance away from this topic super quick, yeah? )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He notices that and pauses, deciding if he should push the issue or not... He lets it go for now. It's been a long enough night already. ]

He does live up to his reputation. I'll be able to get right back to work thanks to him. [ What is rest. ]

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( Rodimus exvents slightly at the fact that he isn't going to pursue it, glad for the easy out. )

Knowing Ratchet he probably told you to take it easy.

( He's heard that and ignored that too, so he can relate. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ Yeah, no, he's gonna bring it up again eventually.

For now Rodimus gets a sliiightly guilty look. ]

...He might have.

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Fair warning? He gets upset when you have be dragged back to fix the same problem twice.

( He's just saying. )

[thesurpriseinside]

Then I'll just have to ensure that I'm not injured.

[ he looks down at his substantially smaller body and frowns, bringing a hand to toug the solid chest plating.]

If nothing else, I am a smaller target.