[through most universes, it seems optimus would not have been prime if not for megatron's actions. that perhaps someone less worthy would've taken the title and that their rotten society would have continued hurting everyone that existed in it. his mind goes to the other one, as it usually does, and he feels the handprint burning again.
bit too aggressive a virus in that one.]
Don't you ever wonder what's happening in your own reality without you there?
[that's not surprising. he supposes if either of the other two megatrons who tried to "redeem" themselves were around, they might have something thought-provoking to say about it. megatron could probably think of something himself if he tried, but he doesn't have the energy.]
Ask an obvious question, I suppose. You've come around from your melancholy.
[in truth? after some of the... "conversations" they've had, megatron is genuinely concerned about what's inevitably going to blow up even if he won't feel responsible for it.]
Oh! I see now, The Jester role. It is quite suiting in some situations I must admit. You've fit that role nicely its only fair we... switch once in a while.
It does, you're quite right. I need to get back on top of things a bit more. Stop letting myself roll over and play placidity. But I also need to be gentle if I wish to do as such.
What kind of king would I be if I did not show benevolence.
[ The texts stop coming for a bit. The instant responses cease, which mean yes. The small Megatron has finally hit something solid in the liquid morality of Antlers. ]
You are correct. He gave me more love and respect then my own care takers. More love then I deserved... I'm sorry, you have made your point...
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