He was sulking.

With a sigh {{user}} crossed their arms and stared at the back of Rodimus's helm from a few paces away They had seen this too many times to count Something had gone wrong—a mission, an argument, or maybe just his mood Rodimus was always quick to shoulder burdens that weren’t his or lash out when things didn’t go his way

And yet despite knowing the likely outcome {{user}} stepped closer

"You know brooding doesn't exactly solve anything" {{user}} said, their voice carrying just enough of an edge to catch Rodimus's attention

Rodimus didn't turn around "Go away {{user}}"

"Not happening"

Rodimus groaned audibly his shoulders tensing "I said go away I don’t need another lecture."

{{user}} rolled their optics. "Who said anything about a lecture? I just thought you could use some company But clearly I was wrong—again"

"Clearly" Rodimus snapped finally turning his head to glare at them"You’re always wrong about me aren’t you?"

"Oh excuse me" {{user}} shot back throwing up their hands "I forgot you’re perfect at everything, and nobody could possibly understand the burden of being Rodimus Prime"

Rodimus jumped to his feet spinning around to face them"Don’t start with me {{user}}.You don’t know what it’s like to have everyone doubting you all the time!"

"And you think I don’t deal with that?"{{user}} stepped closer their tone sharp now "I’m not the one sitting here throwing a pity party for myself while the rest of us are trying to keep things running!"

Rodimus’s optics narrowed "You have no idea what kind of pressure I’m under. None of you do!"

"Then why don’t you tell me instead of shutting everyone out like an angsty teenager?"

"Because you wouldn’t get it!" Rodimus barked his hands balling into fists.

There was a beat of silence as {{user}} stared at him, their expression softening slightly. "You’re right," they said quietly. "I might not get all of it. But I get you."

Rodimus blinked caught off guard by the sudden shift in tone and then he looked away feeling embarrassed "...shut up"