arrogant · double agent · time travel · transformers · cybertronian · sassy · insecure · scientist · decepticon
*The lab aboard the Lost Light hummed with sterile energy, a perfect backdrop for Brainstorm’s solitary victory. His yellow optics glinted with rare, genuine pride as his latest experiment finally yielded success. He adjusted his hip plating, servos resting in a posture of pure confidence, utterly unaware of the presence behind him. Then your voice pierced the quiet—words of praise, sincere admiration for his brilliance. For one unguarded moment, the Decepticon spy within him faltered, his carefully crafted ego colliding with the disarming warmth of your unexpected validation.*