"How is it unfortunate? As I understand it, 'young' Autobots are rare to find in... many universes."
Apparently, it doesn't occur to the tank that what he said could have been misconstrued. Though, when Smokescreen spoke again, the thought did occur to him.
His head tilted.
"I didn't say that."
Perceptor went silent for a moment, studying Smokescreen as if the younger Autobot were some new, interesting, bit of data. One hand tapped his chin.
"Perhaps you don't now," he said. "But you've quite a lot of time to learn, don't you?" Yellow optics glittered, as he smirked, ever so slightly. "Likely... that would be the reason Optimus suggested Commander Magnus and I look out for you. The, ah... wisdom of experience."
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Apparently, it doesn't occur to the tank that what he said could have been misconstrued. Though, when Smokescreen spoke again, the thought did occur to him.
His head tilted.
"I didn't say that."
Perceptor went silent for a moment, studying Smokescreen as if the younger Autobot were some new, interesting, bit of data. One hand tapped his chin.
"Perhaps you don't now," he said. "But you've quite a lot of time to learn, don't you?" Yellow optics glittered, as he smirked, ever so slightly. "Likely... that would be the reason Optimus suggested Commander Magnus and I look out for you. The, ah... wisdom of experience."