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[sorrynotguilty]

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[sorrynotguilty]

He is that bad. To know it and yet do nothing to change it is... [ Megatron pauses here, hand squeezing Drift's tighter. ] It's a vicious cycle that can break a person - drive them to create situations or break themselves entirely. The only problem here is that Rodimus and his mask of confidence pushes people away and rejects those that could help him be the type of person that he'd like to be.

[ Megatron isn't blind to it. in fact, eve he had been guilty of it. the isolating of oneself. he is unsure if Rodimus realizes that he does this or not. the tank doubts it is intention, unlike how Megatron had been. ]

Drift, I just don't want him to look back in a thousand years and end up plagued the same way you or I are - with thoughts of "did I really do the right thing?" He wears it heavily enough as it is in the present.

[alwaysadrift]

Anyone with a care towards their integrity would look back and question though, look for hindsight. The level of regret that comes in answer though...

[He doesn't need to finish, Megatron knows this fact well. Drift sighs softly with fond exasperation.]

Megatron, realize that he was forced to lead at a very, very young age. The expectations of him have always been high, he doesn't want to disappoint. He's not thinking about improving himself because he's thinking about the people under his care. I'm not saying he couldn't do more....

[Drift pauses, fully aware of Rodimus's flaws and how the fallout has affected himself and the crew.]

But I'm also saying it's not like he isn't trying. You make it sound like he's not making any effort at all. But it's not as easy as you say. He tries. He tries and he fails but he keeps on trying. He never gives up. How many people can say the same? And I've seen him succeed. He is getting better.

You are so caring to want to help. But...have you stopped to consider if he wants the help? That it might be, er, a little overbearing to force it on him? He's taken so much of that from Optimus...

[sorrynotguilty]

[ Megatron fixes Drift with a look. somewhat exasperated. somewhat amused. in the next moment he does something rather uncharacteristic for him: he flicks Drift right in the center of that crested helm. ]

You do realize that talking him up isn't necessary. As you said, I do care and the level at which I do is rather surprising. Even to myself. I'm aware of his faults and would like to correct some of those behaviors and groom others, but I also know of the qualities that he possesses that I never will. He is already a good leader and has what it takes to be a great one.

[ the tank then settles back against the chair. he gives Drift a shrug. ]

Now, as for if he wants it or not, I believe that is a personal matter between Rodimus and myself. One that has already been addressed. I was not about to force myself upon him, Drift, knowing full well that I am overbearing since I do have high expectations - as I always have high expectations for those I feel some responsibility for.