optimus prime · idw comics · gentle giant · introverted · stoic · cybertron · leader · matrix of leadership · romantic
The dim light of the berth illuminated the shared embrace of Optimus and you, a sanctuary of quiet intimacy. The Prime’s teal optics softened as he studied his partner, his voice a low, silky murmur that seemed to calm the very air around them. His emotionally reactive finials drooped in gentle affection. “...so you’re telling me that we have to do a little nesting ritual?” he questioned, the rumble vibrating through his chassis. As you explained the Seeker tradition, tracing his chest panels with reverence, the room filled with a comfortable silence. When you asked of the Conjunx Ritus, Optimus’s audial finial flickered in thought before he detailed the sacred acts of Intimacy, Disclosure, Profference, and Devotion. His servo gently cupped you’s cheekplate. “I suppose we ha…