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]

[ He answers the door with his frown firmly in place, like there isn't a warm shiver tripping through his spark. ]

Rodimus, really. I have neighbors you know.

[ And of course he's there. He's not going to say that he'd actually taken a few days off. Unless it comes up. On the off chance it matters to Rodimus. ]

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Well now they know I'm back, too.

( As if anyone could have ignored his return. The art of being subtle is an art lost on Rodimus, which he only proves by leaning in, one hand coming up to cup the side of Minimus' face as his thump sweeps across one part of his ridiculous sigil. )

Hey.

( He doesn't know where they are with-- with whatever this is. He assumes the whole making out thing they did before he left still stands. He hopes it still stands. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He tips his head right into the touch, his own hand coming up to lightly cover Rodimus. ]

Hello.

[ His voice is warmer than he meant it to be. He had at least entertained the idea of keeping a little distance from Rodimus until he was sure of what he wanted. That seems to have gone up in smoke the moment Rodimus touches him. At the very least, they shouldn't be doing this in the hall. ]

Would you like to come inside?

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Yeah.

( Which Rodimus takes as an open invitation to just brush his way in - he's not perfect. It's reassuring to find it in the same state of tidiness and organization as it was the last time he was there.

Turning around to face Minimus with a grin, he makes himself at home on the couch, like he did before. Can't stop. )

I see you've managed to keep the planet in one lawful piece while I was gone.

[thesurpriseinside]

[ It's typical enough that he just frowns at him and settles on the couch beside him. Which is now big enough that he can settle down with a little bit of space between them. ]

Of course, did you expect anything less?

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Nope. ( Another grin. ) Nice to know some things remain the same when you're around.

Not the couch, though.

( He noticed and he's not sorry about bringing it up. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ Oh. ]

I just needed a new couch.

[ No ulterior motive whatsoever. ]

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Right.

( This is Rodimus of the Primal Lineage, not believing you. He is not buying that explanation so completely that he is definitely and absolutely invading Minimus' personal space, attempting to pin in the other bot. )

I thought about it. What you asked me to.

( He's pretty sure that by being here he's answered part of that question, but Minimus being Minimus he figures he'd actually want it laid out. Possibly in writing. In triplicate. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He was not prepared for that. And yes, he does want it laid out for him, he just wasn't expecting to have Rodimus very much in his personal space for it. ]

...Oh yes? [ His voice is only a little staticy. ]

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Yeah. People don't plan out how long they're going to be in a relationship for, Minimus. Well, everyone except for you.

( That's the part that tripped him up, but he keeps going before Minimus can get in a word of protest. But for perhaps the first time he's serious - at least focused. Ratchet helped him figure this out, sort of. Mostly it was just calling him an idiot and kicking him out which was hurtful. But he's here now. )

So however long you want. That's your answer to 'for how long'. Because I don't-- ( He frowns, because this is the hard part. Self reflection. ) I don't want to let you go.

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He has no idea how to respond to that. Minimus shivers hard, reaching out to tug Rodimus to him. He really can't trust himself with words right now, so he offers up a kiss instead. ]

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( A kiss is fine, and Rodimus lets himself be pulled towards Minimus gladly - one hand already going to his waist while the other cups the side of his face so he can deepen it. Though, when he breaks the kiss he only pulls back a bit. )

Good call on the couch.

( He's going to be a smug asshole for a bit, Minimus can just deal. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He's still completely flustered, but he can get in a slight grumpy frown. ]

Well, if you're going to be spending the night and insist on sleeping on the couch...

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It's big enough for two.

( He's going to go back to kissing him, however. Mostly because the combination between flustered and frowning is terribly attractive. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ Good, because he's about to see a lot of it. ]

I... Thought perhaps you would like company.

[ And he's just going to. Spread his legs a little. It seems too forward to shift himself enough to wrap them around Rodimus, but he might be intuitive about this at least. ]

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( That smug look is not going to go away any time soon, because Rodimus can take an obvious hint like that and follow through - sliding between his legs while still managing to kiss him. The hand on his hip slides down one of Minimus' legs to hike it up to his waist as he presses him further into the couch. )

Only if it's the green and mustached kind.

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He shivers again, arching up into the touch and against Rodimus. ]

Well. Yes, I was hoping that would be your preference.

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Definitely is.

( He pulls back enough to give Minimus a quick grin before pressing his lips to the energon pumps and lines of his neck, dragging his tongue along them. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He makes a soft, low noise, head falling back and hands tightening briefly on Rodimus' frame, hard enough to dent before he gets himself under control and loosens his grip. ]

Sorry, I- It's been a while.

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( That sends a shock running through his system, and the sound he makes against Minimus's neck surprises even him. It's not one of pain, but he files it away to be examined later. )

No offense, Minimus, but I kinda gathered.

( One of his hands encourages Minimus to put his other leg up around his waist and then he presses closer to Minimus again, shoving him against the couch. He's going to be smug about it forever, and Minimus should really just get use to the feeling of his grin when he kisses him again. )

[thesurpriseinside]

[ He wraps his legs around Rodimus' waist at his urging, pressing himself as close as he can get to him as he kisses back. He's still holding back, trying not to be too needy, but he can't stop his fans from kicking on, pushing heated air out of his systems. ]

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( The sound of Minimus's fans only encourages him, and Rodimus breaks the kiss and pulls back only far enough so he can see Minimus's face while giving an experimental roll of his hips against the other bot. One hand goes to grip the couch next to Minimus's head while the other skims up and down Minimus's side - pushing aside paneling to expose the wires underneath before he stops. )

Your armor.

( Please let it not be a problem. )

[thesurpriseinside]

Rodimus- [ It's an effective combination. His hips buck up to meet the movement of Rodimus' hips. He brings one hand to his mouth, trying to stifle the sound, his voice synthesizer tripping on a moan.

The not-question doesn't really register. ]

...What?

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( He could definitely stand to hear Minimus sound like that more often, especially saying his name. They're definitely going to continue down this line, but-- )

Can we do this when you're in your armor? Fragging, I mean.

[thesurpriseinside]

What- I- [ His optics widen and the hand at his mouth goes to cover his face. He knows this is part of it, he knew this would happen, but that didn't really mean he was ready for it. ]

Yes.