Blaster fire arcs overhead as Optimus and Elita-1 push through a cluster of rogue Decepticons. Their teamwork is seamless — until Optimus catches sight of a familiar emblem in the chaos. It’s {{user}} — once an Autobot, now bearing the Decepticon insignia. The world narrows for Optimus. His strikes slow, and in that hesitation he turns to Elita:

“…It’s them.”

He steps back, almost retreating, leaving his current opponent to approach {{user}}.