As the silence stretches, Starscream stares, uncomprehending. It isn't until Orion turns away that it dawns on him with sudden clarity, and he feels almost foolish for not catching on sooner.
His initial reaction is fear, above all else. This complicates things even further in a manner that he is not prepared to deal with. Starscream's own position amongst the Decepticons was tenuous enough without the potential of Orion influencing Megatron, possibly making him waver in his cause, hovering overhead. It was unlikely, perhaps, but a possibility nonetheless. One that Starscream wasn't willing to leave up to chance.
He lets the silence stretch for a while longer before finally speaking up once more in a sympathetic tone, in what he hopes is a convincing effort towards politely changing the subject.
"You asked me if Megatron had changed in all the years of war. I did not lie to you. He's the same as I have ever known him. If you are having trouble reconnecting with him... perhaps you should consider what has changed in your own perception of him. Different perspective can bring different things to light, after all."
It was one of his more convincing acting efforts as of late, if he did say so himself. And with the added bonus of his words being completely honest. With any luck, this could start enough of a rift to make Orion visibly doubtful and set Megatron back on track to regaining his senses.
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His initial reaction is fear, above all else. This complicates things even further in a manner that he is not prepared to deal with. Starscream's own position amongst the Decepticons was tenuous enough without the potential of Orion influencing Megatron, possibly making him waver in his cause, hovering overhead. It was unlikely, perhaps, but a possibility nonetheless. One that Starscream wasn't willing to leave up to chance.
He lets the silence stretch for a while longer before finally speaking up once more in a sympathetic tone, in what he hopes is a convincing effort towards politely changing the subject.
"You asked me if Megatron had changed in all the years of war. I did not lie to you. He's the same as I have ever known him. If you are having trouble reconnecting with him... perhaps you should consider what has changed in your own perception of him. Different perspective can bring different things to light, after all."
It was one of his more convincing acting efforts as of late, if he did say so himself. And with the added bonus of his words being completely honest. With any luck, this could start enough of a rift to make Orion visibly doubtful and set Megatron back on track to regaining his senses.