[She hasn't known Ironhide as long as she has many of her friends. Not even a full year, really. But literally from moment one, he's been true to his name. Solid. Sure. Steadfast. Even when emotional-- and she's seen him when he's touched.]
[He has never sounded like this.]
[Not once.]
[Not even for a second.]
[Somehow, listening to this is terrifying.]
[She falls silent, half in respect to his request and half because the realization is too strong to speak through.]
[After a long silence, she can't stand it anymore. Her voice is hushed.]
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[He has never sounded like this.]
[Not once.]
[Not even for a second.]
[Somehow, listening to this is terrifying.]
[She falls silent, half in respect to his request and half because the realization is too strong to speak through.]
[After a long silence, she can't stand it anymore. Her voice is hushed.]
I'm sorry.... I'm sorry...