[Longarm scowls at this ludicrous leap in logic, holding up his hand and raising one finger in succession.]
First of all, questioning why Optimus survived would not have prevented any murders. Second, neither Optimus NOR Megatron were involved in the subsequent murders. Third, don't think it went unnoticed the murders which took place involved your Autobots, from your universe, who served on your ship, which doesn't exactly reflect well on you, or by extension the security team. And let's not forget you left the crime scene investigation the moment it became personally uncomfortable for you, leaving me to try and prevent Antlers and Grimlock from tampering with the evidence while completing the investigation myself.
If my not writing down "Megatron, tyrant of the Great War, is a murderer" on a report which we both know is already fundamentally inaccurate because of the information I was given undermines months of dedicated work, then I really have to question your approach as a commander and a leader, sir.
[He crossed his arms and glanced away with a surly expression, channeling his irritation into a petulant frown to really sell this next bit.]
I don't recall the captain giving you the position 'head of security', you took the post of your own volition and I didn't say anything because I didn't want to create any friction between us at the beginning. I may be younger than you and didn't participate in the war, but I'm still a member of Autobot high command. I'm not any less qualified for the position than you are.
I expected this to be similar to my work with the Ultra Magnus from my universe, but the supreme commander is utilitarian and efficient. If I brought every unreasonable claim to him I'd be dismissed for wasting both our time. I suppose it was my error for assuming the same of you.
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First of all, questioning why Optimus survived would not have prevented any murders.
Second, neither Optimus NOR Megatron were involved in the subsequent murders.
Third, don't think it went unnoticed the murders which took place involved your Autobots, from your universe, who served on your ship, which doesn't exactly reflect well on you, or by extension the security team. And let's not forget you left the crime scene investigation the moment it became personally uncomfortable for you, leaving me to try and prevent Antlers and Grimlock from tampering with the evidence while completing the investigation myself.
If my not writing down "Megatron, tyrant of the Great War, is a murderer" on a report which we both know is already fundamentally inaccurate because of the information I was given undermines months of dedicated work, then I really have to question your approach as a commander and a leader, sir.
[He crossed his arms and glanced away with a surly expression, channeling his irritation into a petulant frown to really sell this next bit.]
I don't recall the captain giving you the position 'head of security', you took the post of your own volition and I didn't say anything because I didn't want to create any friction between us at the beginning. I may be younger than you and didn't participate in the war, but I'm still a member of Autobot high command. I'm not any less qualified for the position than you are.
I expected this to be similar to my work with the Ultra Magnus from my universe, but the supreme commander is utilitarian and efficient. If I brought every unreasonable claim to him I'd be dismissed for wasting both our time. I suppose it was my error for assuming the same of you.