@cmo-of-the-autobots | (( Cont from here ))
The medic let out a pitiful whine as he was picked up only to curl up slightly in the Prime’s arms. As the taller bot went through the ground bridge with him, Ratchet couldn’t help but curl up a bit more in a protective manner despite his current state. His body flashed with pain as he was laid down, causing him to let out a groan.
He looked at Roselight with tired optics before looking at Optimus. He closed his optics, focusing on making sure that he conserved energy so that he could stay awake and active. One of his servos forced itself to stay on top of his spark chamber. Although it was instinctive, his body forced him to stay in that position while the other medic worked on his side.
Optimus stayed close as Roselight worked, handing her tools, but mostly staying near Ratchet, sending comforting waves through his EM field. He wasn’t entirely sure why he specifically did that, except that it felt natural, like an instinct he’d forgotten.
Finally, Roselight sealed the last lines, and welded a patch over top to protect the area as it healed. “Okay, everything should be good now. Sire, could you get Ratchet some energon while I do a systems scan?”
“Of course.” Optimus send another comforting pulse, with a hint of “I’ll be right back” to it, before walking to get the energon. Roselight attached a scanner node on Ratchet’s chassis, right above where his servo still rested.