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As Alpha Trion made his way towards Optimus' office, two bots waited confidently for the bot to arrive while the third was nervous as all get out. Heck, having only heard legends of the bot, Lancex was terrified though Optimus did attempt to quell some of those fears. And after a short time, Alpha Trion soon made his appearance. Lancex was too stunned to move when the bot came in, Grimlock just crossed him arms and watched, and Optimus stood up and respectfully greeted his old mentor. Lancex could only watch, even though seeing Optimus friendly with this new bot helped a little bit.

It was easy for Alpha Trion to see that Lancex was nervous and that Optimus and Grimlock were trying not to fight. So that the old bot could get time alone with Lancex, Alpha Trion asked Optimus and Grimlock to go get some energon. Grimlock was going to argue with the old bot, but Optimus managed to drag the reluctant dinobot along and away from the office.

Upon seeing that Lancex was alone with this strange new bot, Lancex began to shiver slightly, unsure what to expect. "So you are Lancex?" Alpha Trion asked. Lancex nodded affirmatively. Alpha Trion nodded at that. "So, just so I know, what makes you feel like you deserve Optimus?" Alpha Trion asked.

Lancex sighed. "I don't deserve him. He far outranks me, as does even Grimlock. I have no place. And to be honest, I am not sure if I deserve him. He deserves someone better" Lancex get off his chest, his voice indicating that Lancex felt this was true.

Alpha Trion smiled at that. It signaled that this was more than just a crush, at least to the old bot. "Settle down, young bot. I'm not here to hurt you. I just wanted to know how you felt about Optimus, as many a bit have wanted him for merely the position he has or his physical prowess. I re-built him to be a bot who could lead us during this infernal war. In a way, I am his father and he is my son" Alpha Trion revealed. Lancex was in awe, as he had never heard about this stuff. Alpha Trion smiled. "Optimus obviously sees good in you and so do I. You have nothing to fear from me."

Lancex smiled and hugged the old bot. It felt good, like a hug from a parent bot though Lancex never had a chance to have any parents as his creators had died to soon and he had raised himself. Lancex snuggled into the hug a bit and Alpha Trion let the young bot. And it was only after Lancex released his grip on the old bot that Optimus and Grimlock returned with energon for everyone. Optimus was pleased to see Lancex smile. Alpha Trion was pretty sure that everything would work out for the best. "Unless you need me further, I will go. But remember, all three of you, should you need me, I am but a comm call away." The three nodded as Alpha Trion left, a smile on his face. He knew things would work out just fine.