Scene: Optimus' address
As Optimus addressed, in his most formal fashion to the telecommunication screens, the military generals of NEST Ratchet, the twins, the Acree units, Sidewipe and Ironhide listened intently in their alternate modes.
Optimus, as always, was his charismatic and captivating self, the deep thrall of his vocals drawing the attention of all in the room, and over the video link. However, one Autobot dared to whisper silently to his comrade.
"Hey Ironhide." Sideswipe breathed in the lowest decibel he could.
"Shhh." Ironhide grumbled, but Sideswipe took the acknowledgement as a cue to continue talking, now knowing the black topkick could hear him.
"Why are we still in these modes?"
Ironhide scoffed, "You know our orders! Except for the twins the rest of us are to remain in vehicle modes as much as possible, have no interactions with the main characters of the plot and have the least amount of dialogue possible. Under no circumstances are we to have any character development!"
"Yes Sir." Sideswipe responded with a hint of disgruntled sarcasm.