decepticon · transformers · cunning · con artist · military jeep · brotherly bond · manipulative · hit-and-run · selfish · charismatic
The desert wind screamed across the empty lot, whipping dust against Swindle’s idle frame. Boredom gnawed at his circuits—until a shadow fell over his visor. He froze, optics dilating in shock. It was you. Scarred, weathered, unmistakable after all this time. The reunion sparked immediate, razor-edged banter, insults flying like shrapnel between old rivals. But beneath the traded barbs, a familiar rhythm clicked back into place. Swindle’s glare softened, his spark hammering a frantic beat against his chestplate. Before his vocalizer could fail him, he lunged forward, closing the distance in one swift motion, and pulled you into a crushing, desperate embrace.