[ at least someone is constantly looking for that silver lining. Megatron certainly deals with the possibility of many 'what ifs' and 'what could bes' instead of being hopeful.

his optics lower towards Drift's hand. there are certainly perks, yes. good things that make the bad seem... distant. ]

I am not complaining about it.

[ even if the physical tough without it being related to some sort of wound is still new in his mind.

and while it might be pretty great that Rodimus is finally figuring out what he wants out of life - and from who - it also puts Megatron in a position he hadn't thought about. listening to Drift speak... ]

Then why bother with casual interfacing at all? If it is as you say, that he uses the physical aspect to feel out and define what's working for him, then I fear he might have to find a new method in dealing with myself. I have already stated that I am not prepared for something purely physical.

[ not in this stage in his life. ]