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Optimus and Aquaformer took some wonderful time together, which both thoroughly appreciated. However, since Aquaformer was sparked, she grew tired quickly. Optimus understood and he helped her into their shared berth. Aquaformer was grateful and soon fell into a pleasant recharge that she really needed. Optimus softly kissed his mate before leaving their shared quarters.
Optimus wanted to speak to Sunstreaker while Aquaformer was resting. Fortunately for Optimus and unfortunately for Sunny, Optimus easily found the smaller yellow bot. Sunny could tell by the look in the leader's optics that Optimus wasn't happy with the yellow Lambo. "I'd like to speak with you in private" Optimus stated in a calm, even tone which made Sunny feel bad and nod.
"Yes, sir" Sunny answered as the yellow bot followed the leader to the leader's office. Sunny wasn't exactly sure what the leader wanted to discuss but Sunny knew what the leader wanted to discuss was important.
"It was brought to my attention that you gave Aquaformer a hard time when she was trying to repair you in the med bay. I want to hear from you why you felt that was necessary. She may not be a medic like Ratchet but she does have medical expertise. And just because she is a femme does not give you the right to treat her as someone less than you" Optimus revealed to Sunstreaker.
Sunny sighed. He didn't like the fact that not only had Ratchet read the Lambo the riot act, but Optimus was also calling the bot out for his less than stellar behavior. "I have no good excuse" Sunstreaker answered. It was the truth as he didn't always respect the femme because she was a femme, which he knew wasn't a good excuse.
"Sunstreaker, I know you are particular about your appearance and that you don't care for medics who don't give you what you want when being repaired. You need to grow up and realize that life is not all about you" Optimus stated, almost like an irritated human parent to an ornery child. "I am not asking you to like her or be friends with her, but I do ask that you respect her. Do I make myself clear?"
Sunstreaker looked to Optimus, and then the Lambo thought about what the leader was asking. He wasn't asking for the bot to like the femme, but to respect, which included not harassing her. Sunny figured he could agree to that, as he wasn't asked to go out of his way to be nice to her. "Yes sir."
"Keep in mind, Ratchet is a close friend of Aquaformer as is Mirage, so if you choose to harass her, they will let me know. Understood?" Optimus asked. Sunny nodded. "Then you are dismissed." At that, Sunny left. He realized that he had two choices regarding the femme, respect her and her presence or harass her. Since he didn't want Ratchet to reformat the Lambo, Sunny decidedthat he would try to respect the femme.
Meanwhile, Optimus left his office to head home to his mate. When he arrived home, she was still just where he had left her, deep in recharge in their berth. Optimus smiled as she looked so precious as she slept. He soon joined her and both rested soundly for quite some time.