In the context of transformers
Would doing regular pneumatic maintenance, such as lubricating cylinders and pivots, be considered wholesome grooming? Or a horny massage?
I think it depends on the bot to be honest! I'm sure some bots are more sensitive than others, and there are some bots who see routine maintenance as just that, routine maintenance. Like, I wouldn't get all hot and bothered if someone brushed my hair for me, but it's definitely relaxing and appreciated.
Depending on the continuity I think different bots would have different feelings about it. If you were curious about any bots in particular hit me up but here's a few that immediately came to mind.
Earthspark Bumblebee would be embarrassed about having your help but doing his best to play it off like it's no big deal to him, while Bayverse and Animated Bumblebee would treat it almost like a spa day or special pampering.
ROTB Mirage and IDW Swerve would both get a level of pleasure out of it, but Mirage would be much more forward about that where Swerve would silently keep it to himself, frame practically rattling with embarrassment.
G1 and Bayverse Optimus would appreciate the help but would consider it no more than routine maintenance, while Earthspark Optimus would feel as if he was putting you out in some way and Animated Optimus would appreciate it but also be very flustered the entire time. Every time you touch him he startled and his engine revs a bit despite himself.
