"I am the god of lies," he says to Soundwave with a shrug, not exactly apologetic, but with a facial expression that suggests he knows this may not be what they'd like to hear. "I believe honesty with oneself is essential, except in extreme circumstances, but otherwise I may not be capable of embracing your philosophy. Respecting it, yes; but not accepting it as my own."
He listens thoughtfully to Ravage, then wanders over to the low wall nearby to sit. "It's good that you acknowledge your movement's previous missteps. That will build strength, in the long term. Not everyone starts from the same place, nor travels their path at the same pace. Candor can be a social lubricant or a roadblock, depending how it is applied."
There is more in his head, explanations for his behavior that he feels may be necessary, but he's diverted by the talk of Megatron. That may be telling. There's a flicker of a soft smile on his face, and he nods. "I don't believe I've ever been with a lover so openly romantic as he is. I am bonded to two others, and he is well aware of that. Because this is so new, I am deeply concerned about being fair to them. Harley, in particular, has been patient with me beyond my wildest expectations. She took me into her home when I arrived here, with no questions asked, and was the first to offer to defend me from my enemies."
"Loyalty to a cause or a nation means little to me, but loyalty to individuals is...a quality I seek to cultivate in myself."
"I am still finding my feet, seeking a balance. My children must be my first priority until they are old enough to care for themselves. My brother is unwell and needs my support--actually two versions of him, from two different worlds. I have Ian and Harley and I owe them both much, and for the first time in my life I appear to be surrounded by friends. I have often been accused of selfishness, justly; if I were alone, without children or dependents, I would have no hesitation in answering your question in the affirmative. I would drop everything and follow him anywhere he asked, whether I believed our chemistry to be eternal or a fleeting fancy, because if I were to fall, there would be no one harmed but myself."
"I am very serious about this. I can promise you that; enough so that it frightens me. And there are...injuries, in my background, which make me wary. Unwilling to disappoint, unwilling to be tamed, waiting for some catastrophe to flip everything upside down. So what you ask, do I love him, is not a simple question to answer. Not to me. And he knows that."
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He listens thoughtfully to Ravage, then wanders over to the low wall nearby to sit. "It's good that you acknowledge your movement's previous missteps. That will build strength, in the long term. Not everyone starts from the same place, nor travels their path at the same pace. Candor can be a social lubricant or a roadblock, depending how it is applied."
There is more in his head, explanations for his behavior that he feels may be necessary, but he's diverted by the talk of Megatron. That may be telling. There's a flicker of a soft smile on his face, and he nods. "I don't believe I've ever been with a lover so openly romantic as he is. I am bonded to two others, and he is well aware of that. Because this is so new, I am deeply concerned about being fair to them. Harley, in particular, has been patient with me beyond my wildest expectations. She took me into her home when I arrived here, with no questions asked, and was the first to offer to defend me from my enemies."
"Loyalty to a cause or a nation means little to me, but loyalty to individuals is...a quality I seek to cultivate in myself."
"I am still finding my feet, seeking a balance. My children must be my first priority until they are old enough to care for themselves. My brother is unwell and needs my support--actually two versions of him, from two different worlds. I have Ian and Harley and I owe them both much, and for the first time in my life I appear to be surrounded by friends. I have often been accused of selfishness, justly; if I were alone, without children or dependents, I would have no hesitation in answering your question in the affirmative. I would drop everything and follow him anywhere he asked, whether I believed our chemistry to be eternal or a fleeting fancy, because if I were to fall, there would be no one harmed but myself."
"I am very serious about this. I can promise you that; enough so that it frightens me. And there are...injuries, in my background, which make me wary. Unwilling to disappoint, unwilling to be tamed, waiting for some catastrophe to flip everything upside down. So what you ask, do I love him, is not a simple question to answer. Not to me. And he knows that."