(Please see all previous disclaimers)
As Optimus was still being checked over in the med bay, Lancex was receiving a tour of the base from Wheeljack and Bulkhead. Lancex merely nodded at each new piece of information, not noticing that the pair was "flirting" with him, as humans called it. But then, Lancex was never very astute when it came to such matters. Trying not to show frustration, the pair continued the tour for Lancex.
Back in the med bay, Optimus asked Ratchet about Lancex's health. It wasn't unusual as Optimus as Prime always needed to know which of his soldiers were medically ready for combat and which ones weren't. Ratchet could sense that there was a bit more to this request but decided that Optimus had a need to know the information Ratchet would reveal. "Lancex is a strong bot who can heal faster than most bots. His systems seem to lack emotion, though that might be because of unknown trauma or something else" Ratchet revealed.
Optimus nodded, though he sensed Ratchet was holding back information, though it may or may not have been important for the Prime to know. Ratchet didn't always reveal everything when the Prime asked about his troops. This was the first time it bothered the Prime slightly for some reason. "Thank you, Old friend. Are you sure there is nothing more I need know?" Optimus asked, wanting to be sure he had all the information Ratchet was willing to give.
Ratchet sighed, as he hadn't wanted to reveal more, but Ratchet saw that it may be important for the Prime to know. "Optimus, I reveal this solely because I think you need to know. Lancex is a very rare, very submissive bot who can carry sparklings especially after a heat cycle. His systems demand certain type of bot or bots for mates. More I cannot tell you, because those areas are blocked off by something my tools and systems cannot penetrate. Do be careful when working with him."
Optimus nodded, though inside his older processor was whirling at the revelation. Optimus wasn't sure why but his processor soon was seeing Lancex heavily sparked with Optimus sparklings. Optimus then shook his head. Granted, he needed an heir to carry on the Prime name, or so he had been told, but he also wasn't a bot to take advantage of any bot that sought to fight under the Prime. Soon though, Optimus left the med bay.
Upon leaving the med bay, Optimus soon bumped into Wheeljack and Bulkhead just coming into the large meeting room with Lancex in tow. Though he couldn't explain why, this bothered Optimus. "Lancex, I must speak with you in private" Optimus stated and led Lancex elsewhere. Bulkhead and Wheeljack weren't exactly happy about the development but they weren't going to go against Optimus. Optimus and Lancex headed off.
They soon came to the sleeping quarters area. "You needed to speak with me, sir?" Lancex asked.
"Yes, in my quarters as they are private" Optimus explained and both soon headed in. "What is your history, soldier!"
" I am a hunter of sorts" Lancex explained, not revealing his true identity. Optimus understood, though that meant this young bot had seen death and had killed before. But before Optimus can ask more, Lancex takes out a special sword and created an area for himself to recharge. While blushing at the scene, Optimus was thinking of the old medic trick to help bots heal faster and have them rest with another bot, and so with that thought predominately in mind, though not alone, Optimus curled up with Lancex and both began to recharge. Lancex and Optimus would be surprised come morning.