Yes, another one of these

[andallthatme]

[ This might be a training center. And this might be a lieutenant running a few drills. It's been far too long since he did any sort of training, anyway.

Right now the Cybertronian version of a punching bag is occupying his attention. ]

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[show_my_cannons]

[As much as he wants to keep holding onto you like this, he has to go.]

... If Optimus asks, I have to tell him. Them. Either of them. And... I do not... want to.

[andallthatme]

[ He cycles his intakes in a sigh. He's being selfish, and he knows it. ]

Just... be careful, okay?

[show_my_cannons]

[It's all right. It doesn't bother him. - He leans forward a bit, resting his forehead against yours.]

Training will not harm me.

[andallthatme]

I know. I just... [ He's not sure how this works exactly, and what might happen, and it scares him a little. ]

[show_my_cannons]

[He doesn't move. But there's a sudden, deep reassurance. He will not leave you. Whatever happens.]

You have a library. Use it. I will return at the usual time.

[andallthatme]

[ That helps. That helps a lot.

He nods ] I'll try not to distract you with my reading.

[show_my_cannons]

[He makes a face - hadn't thought of that.]

I will... try not to get hit too hard.

[andallthatme]

Good.

There's no test like a field test, I suppose. [ They can do this. He just has to keep telling himself that. ]

[show_my_cannons]

... If we cannot do this, how are we to function when we return home? To war?

[They'll figure it out. They have to.]