mighty-megatron
replied to your post “who am i kidding megatron’s battles would never go on that long in the…”

My matches either ended very quickly, or lasted for hours. There was no in-between. Soundwave tied with me long after a full day.

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I had to watch any long matches that were recorded in like many parts because the archives had it all stored weird- I don’t think I actually got to any of ‘em since I was watching stuff while doing work, you know?

What was your longest match?

Soundwave. He was also my only draw.

thank you for answering my question without denting my head

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wait what it’s true

It was true of many gladiators. Emotions ran high during and after battle. When it was still fresh, when I was young, it was possible for me to get caught up in the moment as well. However, I did not make a habit of it after my first couple of matches. It quickly seemed unwise to me.

Sir! I hope all is well with you. I feel I must warn you. That troublemaker Smokescreen is harboring improper thoughts where you and other Megatrons are concerned. Do keep an optic on him least his intentions or his hands stray in an inappropriate manner.

Heh. His inappropriate thoughts are hardly a secret.

Though you needn’t worry, Knockout. Even if he has certain… urges when it comes to Megatrons, he has explicitly stated on many occasions that none of them extend to me. I killed the mech he worshiped. It’s a wonder he can stand to be in the same room with me.

ask-smokescreen:

mighty-megatron:

Then you can be sure. Doubt is toxic; do not succumb.

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Thanks, Megs.

When did you start sounding like Optimus?

… Be on your way, Smokescreen. If Tarn continues to give you trouble, or will not return your mechanism, let me know.

ask-smokescreen:

mighty-megatron:

I am not in the habit of saying things just to make people feel better.

I know you aren’t. But I need to make sure.

Then you can be sure. Doubt is toxic; do not succumb.

ask-smokescreen:

Able bodied- I can’t even transform. And there were a lotta times I didn’t listen to you…

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Why do you say that, though- do you really mean it?

I am not in the habit of saying things just to make people feel better.

ask-smokescreen replied to your post:

Well- isn’t it kind of obvious? You don’t have to lie, you know.

What is obvious is that you are an able-bodied mech, willing to listen and work towards a better future. You have the ability to act, and so you are not useless.

You are many things, not all of them positive, but any mech with passion that fights for that passion can never be called useless.