Optimus's initial instinct was to huff out a very petty and self satisfied bark of a laugh that barely even resembled one. He then proceeded to shoot Nickel a glare at the interruption, only to then immediately take the hose to his own face.
He may have deserved that.
He staggered back a few steps but didn't bother attempting to shield his face with one hand or his mask, and instead stood there and took it like was undoubtedly intended.
As the water lowered, the only thing that kept him from snarling something undeserved at Nickel was the goodwill she had built up during that entire misadventure. He still glowered, but aimed it down at her feet instead of her face. He knew she was right, which was the infuriating thing.
"I can at minimum be trusted to do what is necessary to not be a burden," he huffed. "I will make my way there soon enough."
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Date: 2024-01-20 03:45 am (UTC)He may have deserved that.
He staggered back a few steps but didn't bother attempting to shield his face with one hand or his mask, and instead stood there and took it like was undoubtedly intended.
As the water lowered, the only thing that kept him from snarling something undeserved at Nickel was the goodwill she had built up during that entire misadventure. He still glowered, but aimed it down at her feet instead of her face. He knew she was right, which was the infuriating thing.
"I can at minimum be trusted to do what is necessary to not be a burden," he huffed. "I will make my way there soon enough."