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After turning in their hunt orders and receiving the money, Cor and Gladiolus began to talk away from Optimus and Predaking as both Cor and Gladiolus were curious about the bot that the other had gone on the hunt with. "So, Cor, what do you think of Optimus?" Gladiolus asked.
"Well, Optimus seems like a kind and caring bot. I can tell that he is a good and respectful leader, as you can tell he is more worried about those under him than himself. The way he carries himself, you can tell he has seen the horrors of war, however, when we were on the hunt, he was very reluctant to kill the sabertusks. It seems he doesn't like to kill unless he has to, as he has much respect for the lives of other beings" Cor replied.
"I see" Gladiolus replied, deep in thought.
"So, Gladiolus, what are your thoughts about the other bot – Predaking?" Cor asked.
"Well, Predaking is strong and ferocious, but he is very much a hot head. Also, he loves Lancex. He apparently is too primative to hide his true feelings. Though he did mention he was willing to share Lancex with Optimus if need be" Gladiolus replied. "But Optimus and Predaking are dreaming if they think we will just let them court and such with Lancex. We will also have to make sure that they stay in line even if they make Lancex happy. We can't let them hurt the prince."
"I agree. It might be fun to scare them though I have a feeling it will not be easy as both seem like formidable bots in the right circumstances. From what Optimus told me, you don't get to be Prime by being easily intimidated" Cor answered, telling it like it was. Gladiolus was grateful that Cor agreed with him. Now if the two only knew what Optimus and Predaking were up to, as the pair had headed elsewhere.
"Even if they prove their metal, we still have to make sure that the prince is not taken advantage of. We owe that much to his brother" Gladiolus added, both knowing full well that it was what the late prince would have wanted. The stage was now set.