[Soundblaster was playing a recording of Toxitron’s speech. Background noise indicates they were in medbay at the time, and Toxitron sounded hurt. Badly.]

Soundblaster: “Bugbite: would definitely agree to help you locate him. There is… a debt of gratitude. Bugbite, Toxitron and I: all from same cloning Facility on Archa-7. There is kinship. Truthfully, Bugbite: not the only one who wishes to express gratitude for Breakdown’s kindness. We did not receive much over the years…”

I like Breakdown, but Optimus gets jumpy 'n' mad whenever I go see him and Megatron's started taking his side, saying things like...

"Breakdown's the legal adult and you're an Autobot. If you change your mind later, it could be dangerous for him."

I mean... what's he trying to say? I'll lie and tell everyone Breakdown kidnapped me? I'm not even that much younger! I'm practically a grown-up!

If you look at google, pedophilia is defined as “the sexual attraction towards (prepubescent) children. meaning, kids who have NOT gone through puberty. Meaning babies, toddlers, and generally any kid under the age of 11 or around that age. Also there is the fact that people with a two or three year age difference (which really isn’t an age gap at all cause they are literally so close together), could have EASILY gotten together when both were still minors, as so many people do.

Soundblaster: “no relationship is without risk either, especially not Cross-faction ones. Even Nemesis and I faced backlash, Soundblaster: in particular. Soundblaster: often mocked for choosing a partner that resembled the Autobot leader. That stigma is likely why Megatron is siding with Optimus in these arguments, as he is worried about you and Breakdown.”

Soundblaster: “That being said, Soundblaster: does not believe these are sufficient enough reasons to discontinue the relationship. Simply, that Caution: recommended. Example: Nemesis and I keep our relationship quiet, but not hidden. Subtle. Not a secret relationship, just not loudly announcing it and drawing unwanted attention is all. It’s our business, not the general public’s. Does that make sense?”

Soundblaster: “I do not disagree with you though, the age gap concerns are fairly ridiculous. Our people live for literally Millions of years. Soundblaster: encountered much larger gaps than yours and Breakdown’s.”

Huh. I don't think we'd ever break up. I love Breakdown!

[Translation: try talking to everyone about how you feel, without getting mad.]

Soundblaster: “that being said, Bumblebee: can step away if it is becoming too much. Humans say ‘abscence makes the heart grow fonder’. Spending time away from family chaos: may help to ease tensions. Suggestion: perhaps join Bugbite on his next Trip - Bugbite tends to travel the globe a lot these days.

[Translation: if you need a break from everyone else’s nonsense then take a break. Maybe join your cousin on holiday]

Soundblaster: “concussion: acceptable reason to hold grudge, but unlikely to last. Kup: likely requires time to ‘cool off’. Optimus: potentially making up for lost time with Hot Rod and attempting to bond with newly acquired ward - Bumblebee has spent the most time with him, perhaps he is making up for lost time. Soundblaster will say this much however: at least you got Loom Menacingly and shout a lot Megatron, not Deck you in the face for looking at him funny Megatron.”

Snf. I just... I feel fragging invisible, y'know?

And it's not really because of Hot Rod, either – OP's been like this ever since he made me go into hiding.

Know what I think? I think he's trying to keep me 'n' Breakdown apart and he feels bad about it. That's what I think. Fragging hypocrite! He's had sparklings with Megatron! I mean... yeah, OK, I'm still not quite a legal adult on Cybertron and Breakdown is, but... does that really even matter if we're on Earth?