[Optimus knew Ironhide long before Megatron's descent into insanity; Ironhide had been one of Megatron's best soldiers, after all, and though Optimus had been firmly entrenched in his own work he made it a point to familiarize himself with his brother's colleagues. He may not know him perfectly, but Optimus could make several extremely well-educated guesses about how Ironhide felt concerning the battle and his own death and resurrection.
He could also make a few educated guesses about how much Ironhide would not want those feelings pointed out.]
You have my apologies.
[Pistons hiss and vents exhale as he straightens up again, taking in the damage with a more critical eye. Ironhide had been very close; six inches to the left and the shell that had pierced his armor would have shattered his spark chamber.]
Ratchet tells me you're expected to make a full recovery. [As full as Ironhide could get. He wasn't as young and robust as he used to be a few million years ago.]
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He could also make a few educated guesses about how much Ironhide would not want those feelings pointed out.]
You have my apologies.
[Pistons hiss and vents exhale as he straightens up again, taking in the damage with a more critical eye. Ironhide had been very close; six inches to the left and the shell that had pierced his armor would have shattered his spark chamber.]
Ratchet tells me you're expected to make a full recovery. [As full as Ironhide could get. He wasn't as young and robust as he used to be a few million years ago.]