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I am an Autobot. I earned my badge.

[His voice shakes a little in anger.]

I'll prove it. I'll make things better. You'll see.

[Locked to Rewind]

Look I.

I don't know. I feel like we should talk. Or something.

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Chromedome.

...I know you can do better.

Ironhide said I didn't deserve my badge.

[And it bugged him so much. His words keep bouncing around his head.]

I'll prove the fragger wrong.

That's not the first time he's said that about someone. And it won't be the first time he's wrong.

Chromedome. Look. I know you're capable of doing the right thing. Just remember that.

Thanks Magnus. It means a lot coming from you.

[Guilt weighs down on his spark when he thinks about all the trouble he's caused Magnus. He's not going to do that anymore, he tells himself. While he doesn't trust himself with basic decisions anymore, he does hope to do better.]

Hey... about that mech, Rewind...

I would not say it if I did not think it was true.

[He's seen Chromedome's better side before. He wants to see it again.]

...Right. Rewind.

What do you want to know?

I really did forget him.

Didn't I.

Yes. You did.

He's here now, Chromedome. We all thought he was dead, but he's here now. It... would be better if you spoke to him at some point.

It's... It's weird. The way he reacted to me not knowing who he is. It didn't mean anything to me. It didn't hurt, not really. I guess that's what I wanted.

At the same time I feel like there's a connection between us. One that's stronger than the one I have with Prowl.

What should I say to him, Magnus? I don't want to hurt him more.

I'm not the best person to ask about this, Chromedome. Matters of... emotions and--

[He lets out a sigh. This is difficult, but he's going to try to do right by both of them.]

I think you should ask him to get to know him. Rewind is the kind of person who will never, ever give up on an idea or someone. He's a bit stubborn, like you.

Yeah I... that's a good idea. Getting to know him again is a good first step.

[Talking to Magnus makes his thoughts and emotions feel almost stable. He couldn't be more thankful that Magnus was here.]

But what if I mess it up? What if he never wants to speak to me again? I wouldn't blame him if he didn't, but...

I think considering you're already concerned about your interaction with him, then it. May go better than expected.

[That's as optimistic as he's going to get.]

Right.

So... What can you tell me about him in general? Does he have some kind of endearing gimmick that makes everyone love him? Can he dance or sing? These are questions that keep me up at night.

I'm not really sure I'm the best person for this. [He really doesn't want to be the person for this.] But I'll try.

Rewind has always been mischievous, clever, and intelligent. He's an archivist who's fascinated by so many things, the usual and the abnormal. He can be frustrating, he can be stubborn, but...

Rewind never gives up on anyone, ever. He always sees the best in people. That's what-- what everyone appreciates about him.

Hmm.

[It's a good hmm. Rewind sounds like the best kind of person. Suddenly, he's looking forward to talking to him.]

One more thing, Magnus, if you don't mind.

[If Ultra Magnus was asked, he probably wouldn't deny that.]

Yes?

Uh.

[He suddenly feels a little bit awkward.]

Can you.

Go over the Autobot code with me.

If you don't mind.

Nevermind, it's stupid.

Forget I said anything.

No.

I can do that for you. Gladly.

Thank you.

[...]

The abridged version. That is.

Oh.

All right.

[DISAPPOINTED.]

[UGH]

But on the other hand.

It's not like we're going anywhere anytime soon.

[Chromedome knows full well that he's setting himself up for an endless torture.]

There's no. Harm. In looking at the. Full. Version.

Well.

Fortunately, I have the full version with me. It's my own personal copy with the appropriate font and corrected grammar.

Oh. Lucky me.

So. When should we start?

In an hour, of course. Better to start soon.

Can we push it back another hour? I want to talk to Rewind first.

All right. I can schedule that appropriately.

I'll arrange a series of quizzes and a final exam. Just to be sure you're grasping the information.

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