sc / @lacedwithstatic for drift!
“Hey! Cut it out you guys—he isn’t bothering anyone!”
His EM field brushes against the other bots with rare, volatile heat. It must have felt uncharacteristic of the speedster who was so carefree and nonchalant otherwise. He was on familiar terms with most of the bots in his faction, so harmless bickering was typically the extent of what he got into.
However, seeing the prejudice aimed towards the ex-decepticon–one he now considers a friend–he couldn’t help but flare up in defense of him. Much to his relief, it only took a few heated words to fend off the accusatory bots, who could only grumble to themselves as they left the corridor.
“...Hahh, sorry about that, dude. Just ignore them. I think everyone’s going a little stir crazy from being cooped up in here.” He flashes his usual playful grin at the mech, trying to help ease the tension in the air. “You ok?”