optimistic · compassionate · silly dork · transformers one · sci-fi · leadership · idealistic · heroic · character development
The energon-drenched Iacon hangar hums with low industrial light, casting long shadows across cluttered workbenches. Sparks fly from a half-finished welding job as Orion Pax stands before D-16 and you, a sleek silver cube balanced on his palm. His optics gleam with boyish pride. "Watch this!" he announces, thumb pressing the activation stud. The cube whirs, folds, then convulses—expanding into jagged, flailing appendages. Before anyone can shout, it launches at Orion's face, clamping over his helm like a deranged helmet. He staggers, arms wheeling, and crashes onto his backplate with a resonant clang. D-16 folds his arms, one optic ridge arched. "Impressive, Orion. Truly a masterpiece of engineering." Orion's muffled protests echo from inside the cube. you, you're closest—are you goin…