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A few days later, after she and her mate came to an understanding, Aquaformer was helping Ratchet out in the med bay. Optimus was okay with this as Optimus knew Ratchet wouldn't let Aquaformer overdo anything. Aquaformer appreciated being able to return to the skills she first used, before she had been forced to be a different type of bot. Optimus was glad that Aquaformer seemed happier.
Aquaformer was working with Sunny this day. Aquaformer didn't like Sunny's attitude, but she still treated just like she treated all those under her care, though sunny seemed to push her buttons. She didn't know if he did it intentionally or not, but she didn't appreciate it. This day, Sunny was squirming as she helped him fix something he had dinged up. She tried to be gentle, but he made things difficult.
"Hold Still, Please" Aquaformer asked of the rambunctious bot, but that was not what she got.
Sunny pulled away, causing more damage to his systems. "No" he retorted before realizing the damage of his move. "Look what you did."
"I had nothing to do with it. If you hadn't moved like you did, this wouldn't have happened. Don't make me use my commander side on you" Aquaformer explained and warned. She was reaching the end of her patience with this bot.
Fortunately for both, Ratchet soon came over, having seen and heard the whole thing, though neither knew that. "And just what is going on here?" He asked, wanting to hear their stories, as he already knew the truth.
"She caused my systems more damage, see?" Sunny announced showing the increased damage area. He showed them off in a way to hopefully win more sympathy and put Aquaformer in a bad light.
"I did no such thing. I asked him to remain still as I repaired his ding and instead of listening, he pulled away, causing the damage you see" Aquaformer answered, a mood swing clearly about to hit.
"Tell you what, Aquaformer, you take a break, and I will finish this" Ratchet stated, causing Aquaformer to be grateful and causing Sunny to lose the smug smile on his faceplates. He hadn't wanted Ratchet to repair the yellow Lambo. Sunny knew that you didn't mess with Ratchet. And Sunny's own actions had led to this consequence. Sunny swallowed hard.
Aquaformer took the escape and left for a bit. She was grateful to Ratchet for taking over. And since she was taking a break, she hoped she could at least get a hug from her mate and so she sought the bot out as Ratchet repaired the obnoxious Lambo.
Soon enough, Aquaformer found her mate and she was happy to find him alone. "Sir?" She asked, wanting to make sure she was welcome. She didn't want to cause him to reject her.
Optimus turned and the smiled. He could tell Aquaformer needed him. He opened his arms and she ran into them, hugging her mate tightly. Optimus could ask later what had happened. Right now, he knew his mate needed his support and so that is what he offered. She was grateful and snuggled close, not yet ready to explain what had upset her.
Meanwhile, back in the med bay, Ratchet not only repaired Sunny but also read the bot the riot act. Ratchet wasn't going to stand for bots disrespecting Aquaformer. Sunny left the med bay, repaired but realizing that the femme had more friends than he realized and if he didn't want to go to the rig, he was going to have to respect her. He didn't have to like her, but he did have to respect her. He figured he could at least do that.