They almost killed me last time we fought. And how long am I supposed to steal from them? How long am I supposed to hide from them. How long is Cloud going to agonise over me because I can't take care of myself?
...
I don't know. Maybe it really would be better for everyone if I went with the Decepticons.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Then you may not need to hide, if you train enough.
My father told me that strength is what you need to win, and take everything.
Hiding, assassination, and- all that other political manipulation? That was all weak, and temporary.
To my father, you couldn't rely on bribes to keep someone on side. What mattered- was making sure you had enough strength- that no-one would question you.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post... They have the energon because they're strong enough to fight off anyone who tries to take it. I have to be stronger than them.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Then I'll train. I just have to be careful. The more energon I expend, the less useful I'll be in a fight.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?You're right. I need to be tougher. Stronger. I'm not going to be bleeding energon in a crumpled heap again.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?... I don't... I still don't think I can kill.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Hm. Well- sometimes you have to. Or at least- I guess just make yourself seem like you could.
Sheer force of presence, to- threaten. That's mostly what it's about- being strong enough so that people don't question- or try to rise against you.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post...
Cloud never hesitates. Neither do you. That's what my problem is. If I want to live, need energon. And if I want energon, I need them to take me seriously
The next Decepticon I see, I'm gouging his spark out of his chamber while he watches.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Grins-
It's okay. I got this. I've got to be better than I've been. I can't let Cloud down again.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?...
-Reaches out and puts a hand on her shoulder-
It'll work out.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?

You- don't want to do that, do you?
Why not just take it from them? Are they too strong?
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post