[ti]Ep 2.5[/ti]Better Than This [Optimus, Open - Please Ask!]
Dec 15, 2019 23:14:30 GMT -5
Post by Optimus Prime on Dec 15, 2019 23:14:30 GMT -5
"That is very much true Bumblebee, and is why I do keep much to myself."
Bumblebee's words, they were very mature and thought through for one who could be so eager and ready to jump to action at a moment's notice. Not all could understand such a viewpoint, wanting to be included in everything, wanting to know what opportunities there were to look forward too, perhaps even wanting to know so they can try to force it to happen sooner than was beneficial. However the rise and fall of expectations, the crippling disappointment... it would add up, and while Optimus had to go through it, he didn't want his soldiers to be any the wiser on what opportunities slipped between their fingers again and again because it simply didn't pan out.
"However, there is withholding out of protection, and withholding too much to appear negligent."
Despite the truth in keeping things secret, as with everything in life there was a line, and because of this the discussion that had just occurred had taught them both a bit of something.
"Everything in this life is a balance."
Maintaining the balance a challenge for some more than others.
With the topic of the concrete in play, Optimus couldn’t help but feel Bumblebee was being a bit silly. Not in a derogatory way, not looking down upon the Scout, but more continuing to find it absurd that someone so skilled and capable could become so nervous and hesitant with things that were, in the end, inconsequential. If anything he could have watched a video, or sought of Rafael to guide him, or any number of other things to meet the end goal head on. It just so happened Optimus was there to offer the support that was required.
"All unwarranted insecurity for one as skilled as yourself."
Calmly glancing back to the side towards the terminal, Optimus spoke again.
"Should you not have other concerns, I believe your post must be filled."
Bumblebee's words, they were very mature and thought through for one who could be so eager and ready to jump to action at a moment's notice. Not all could understand such a viewpoint, wanting to be included in everything, wanting to know what opportunities there were to look forward too, perhaps even wanting to know so they can try to force it to happen sooner than was beneficial. However the rise and fall of expectations, the crippling disappointment... it would add up, and while Optimus had to go through it, he didn't want his soldiers to be any the wiser on what opportunities slipped between their fingers again and again because it simply didn't pan out.
"However, there is withholding out of protection, and withholding too much to appear negligent."
Despite the truth in keeping things secret, as with everything in life there was a line, and because of this the discussion that had just occurred had taught them both a bit of something.
"Everything in this life is a balance."
Maintaining the balance a challenge for some more than others.
With the topic of the concrete in play, Optimus couldn’t help but feel Bumblebee was being a bit silly. Not in a derogatory way, not looking down upon the Scout, but more continuing to find it absurd that someone so skilled and capable could become so nervous and hesitant with things that were, in the end, inconsequential. If anything he could have watched a video, or sought of Rafael to guide him, or any number of other things to meet the end goal head on. It just so happened Optimus was there to offer the support that was required.
"All unwarranted insecurity for one as skilled as yourself."
Calmly glancing back to the side towards the terminal, Optimus spoke again.
"Should you not have other concerns, I believe your post must be filled."