[He knew how much the bot idolized Ironhide. He'd been more than just a mentor to him--he was a savior, a teacher, a father, and as much as Mirage liked to assume he knew what it was like with Que, it was nothing compared to the bond these two had.
And for as troublesome as it was being on the outside, being the one Ironhide had taken every precaution to keep the bot away from him, he'd be lying if he said he didn't somewhat look up to him too.
Maybe wanted some of that.
And to see it taken away from Sideswipe, who was close enough to even be the equivalent of a son, it broke his spark. When fearful eyes meet up with his, all he can do is pull him closer, hand wrapped around the back of his neck.]
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[He knew how much the bot idolized Ironhide. He'd been more than just a mentor to him--he was a savior, a teacher, a father, and as much as Mirage liked to assume he knew what it was like with Que, it was nothing compared to the bond these two had.
And for as troublesome as it was being on the outside, being the one Ironhide had taken every precaution to keep the bot away from him, he'd be lying if he said he didn't somewhat look up to him too.
Maybe wanted some of that.
And to see it taken away from Sideswipe, who was close enough to even be the equivalent of a son, it broke his spark. When fearful eyes meet up with his, all he can do is pull him closer, hand wrapped around the back of his neck.]
I'm so sorry, Sideswipe.
I'm so sorry.