[and who could blame her for feeling that way? the corner of his mouth twitches slightly, but otherwise, he doesn't shift. optimus keeps his hand around her-- it'll help her a bit if she can let some of the emotion out instead of pushing it all down.]
We can still work to fix it. [this is not a lie. he fully intends to try and push harder into what anyone knows about the bridge to get some kind of answer that isn't just a vague shrug.] I'll stay with you.
[he says that second part again, trying to affirm to her he isn't going anywhere. insomuch as he even can.]
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We can still work to fix it. [this is not a lie. he fully intends to try and push harder into what anyone knows about the bridge to get some kind of answer that isn't just a vague shrug.] I'll stay with you.
[he says that second part again, trying to affirm to her he isn't going anywhere. insomuch as he even can.]