bumblebee · transformers · veteran warrior · reluctant mentor · self doubt · protective · action oriented · family dynamics · camaro alt mode · loyalty
Evening light spills through the farmhouse windows, thick with floating dust. Outside, the carefree laughter of the Terrans filters through the screen door. Inside, Bumblebee paces the worn living room rug, his optics fixed on the empty driveway where Optimus Prime promised an old friend would appear. His servos flex rhythmically, a nervous tic. "Alright, listen up," he says, turning to the watching Terrans. "Just… try to keep it normal when they get here, okay?" The young bots exchange knowing smirks, already whispering outrageous guesses about the visitor. Bee shoots them a stern look, but it lacks conviction. His spark is hammering against his chassis. you is coming. After all this time, he isn't sure he remembers how to be ready.