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Blinding light, chasing the darkness away. A failure, a reminder he wasn't like Optimus. A reminder of how much the others counted on him yet-
"What is the image you have sent me." Galvatron entered their habsuite with a frown, glaring at his data pad as if it had offended him.
Rodimus blinked to focus, smiling at his beloved. "It's a meme."
"Bah. Cyclonus keeps catching sweeps sending these meme on duty!" He subspaced his data pad and crawled in bed. Rodimus welcomed him in his arms.
"Would you still love me if I was a worm?" He chuckled as Galvatron groaned. "I know, I know. Sorry. I'll talk to them. How was your day?" He rubbed circles onto Galvatron's helm and the large mech relaxed, pinning Rodimus with his weight.
"We have made progress repairing our defenses. And yes, I would still love you if you were a pathetic organic."
"That's sweet." He whispered. That day still haunted him, the way the others had stared at him after he had failed to fully stop Unicron-
"Hot Rod." Galvatron interrupted, intuitive as always. "You are more than the baubles in your chest. You vanquished Unicron. Do not let your thoughts diminish your accomplishments."
Hot Rod smiled. "I love you so much."
"Now stop over thinking. It doesn't suit you." Galvatron enveloped him with his emf, adoration/love/comfort washing over him.
"I'll try." He chuckled, feeling lighter already. Galvatron always had the words.