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As Lancex spoke with his friends, Optimus and Predaking reached Lancex's home, with Optimus driving as he was a safer driver than Predaking. Upon arriving at the place, the pair went into the home and were soon met by Bumblebee, Megatronus and Dreadwing. All three, aware that the other three had a date but unaware as to exactly where, were eager to hear about what had happened, and even rub the pair a bit if it came to that.
Bee was the first to notice Lancex was not with them. "Where is Lancex?"
"He is talking with his friends. He saw them and wanted to talk to them alone. Being the bots we are, we gave him the opportunity to talk with them, as they are important to him" Optimus answered. Bee nodded.
"So how did the date go?" Megatronus asked carefully.
"We had a wonderful time at a festival that Lancex had always wanted to go to but never had the ability to go until now. Predaking and I had a wonderful time and I even had a chance to buy some books" Optimus answered. Both received a slight ribbing from the others, but Optimus stopped Predaking from retorting back. "They are supporting us, Predaking. They mean no harm. One has to be careful with one says, as a careless word or a hurtful utterance cannot be taken back and can cause profound wounds." With that, Predaking nodded and didn't spout off to the three like he was planning to.
"So, what books did you get?" Dreadwing asked, steering the conversation elsewhere. He was also curious.
"A book on the monsters and demons of this realm/world and a book on being a good mate" Optimus replied before removing the books from the compartment he had placed them in. And while Bee scans through the good mate book, Predaking, Megatronus and Dreadwing scan through the book about the evil critters of the world.
But that all stopped when they heard the door open and in stepped Lancex. Lancex smiled at seeing the five, but inside he was a little disappointed. He had wanted to ask Optimus and Predaking to Unite their sparks to his, but he decided he would wait. He knew at least Optimus wouldn't care for a public proposal even if Predaking wouldn't care, so Lancex would bide his time and wait for just the right moment. For now, he joined in the lively conversation going on at the table.