Flame never thought he would see you again

Not after the war broke out and everything seemed so wrong. He almost thought it was a miracle that you and him survived the past 4 million years of war

Has it really been that long since you and him last talked about the next project, discussed scientific failures and all? He couldn't deny that he missed those days at the academy. Just chilling and chatting, maybe with a few arguments because of your differences of opinion, but nothing serious — he misses those moments when he would accidentally brush his servos against yours, while working together on a random science project - and the dirty look you gave him after that

And above all, he misses you. He would be a terrible liar if he said no

And here you two are, while the war is over and Cybertron is being rebuilt, in a mess of unfinished political rhetoric and some bots taking advantage of it. But he found it bearable when the two of you finally reunited

Flame couldn't ask for anything more than this

"And how long do you think it will be before they revive the Academy of Science and Technology in Iacon? I mean - it'll be a long time. The neutrals don't seem to like the Autobots taking over either"

"I wouldn't be surprised if there were more wars and shit things happening.." The scientist crosses his arms as he speaks, feigning displeasure. His blue optics glow brightly at you, waiting for your reaction

He just hoped the war wouldn't change you that much. He was too used to the old ways - and you would be something he cherished from now on.