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[Ratchet's own ears droop as he looks down at his paws, flexing their pads, watching as the claws extend and retract.]

I just got here about twenty minutes ago. I... didn't think I'd see someone from home here.

With all these... horses.

They're ponies, actually.

[She's so used to being corrected on that, she's finally correcting people herself.]

And get used to them, they're the dominate species here. Believe it or not, we're a rarity.

[Get used to those paws, Ratchet. Those claws will come in handy.]

...Horses and ponies are virtually the same thing.

[Plus, ponies sounds so... childish. His tail flicks irritatedly and his fur fluffs up in surprise.]

They're not used to cats?

Just me, they're different. Don't ask me how, but they insist.

[Just roll with it, Ratchet. It's the least of your problems in this pastel nightmare.]

Oh no, they're used to cats. As pets.

[Ratchet's ears fold back.]

They have cats as pets.

[Just what.]

That's what I said.

[She's not sure why that's so surprising. Humans kept cats as pets, Miko went on about hers all the time.]

Try not to get your tail in a knot. We're an exception. Optimus and I were even able to score our own place.

[By the way, Optimus is here. Surprise.]

Optimus? He's...

[His pupils become slits as he thinks about it, tail bristling.]

He's alive?

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Yeah, he's...

[Arcee finds her ears drooping thinking about Optimus's situation. It's bad enough she was dragged her, she has a hard time knowing Optimus was as well. Especially after all he did, he deserves to rest.

Not...this.]

He's not as big as he used to be.

[Ratchet stands up, his tail high in the air, content.]

He's probably a cat like you and I, am I correct?

[He tilts his head.]

...Is something wrong, Arcee?

Got it in one.

[Although why will forever be a mystery. She's not sure what about Team Prime screamed CATS.]

Well...

[How to explain this.]

He hasn't... been doing well, Ratchet. At all. He likes to say otherwise so I don't worry, but the first day he got here... There's no way I can forget it.

[His ears droop and his head lowers, his tone more hushed and almost hesitant.]

What happened? Is he sick?

I may not know cat biology but...

[She wishes he were just sick.]

Ratchet... He doesn't have the Matrix anymore.

[Ratchet's eyes widen. ears perked forward in alertness.]

He... what? But how?

[Ratchet almost stumbles back a step or two in shock. That can't be...]

What do you mean how? He's a cat, that's how. The Matrix was Cybertronian in nature. No Cybertronian, no Matrix.

[She thought that was easy to understand.]

I think the sudden removal took a toll on him. He passed out not long after I found him.

But it's inside him, I...

[No, she had a point and he lowers his gaze, sitting back down, his tail curling around himself tightly.]

Has he been doing better since then?

I like to think so.

[Although she could sound a little more hopeful there.]

Haven't had anymore episodes. He's been trying to adjust to civilian life lately. ...Just be careful what you say to him, you know?

I understand completely.

[His ear twitches.]

We have to keep him out of any... confrontations we may encounter here, Arcee. We don't want him to overexert himself, especially as a feline.

[And that's when she actually perks up.]

Don't worry, I've been handling that for awhile now. Like I said, we got our own place over at the commune. It's quiet for the most part and he's got all the books he could ever wish for. Nice and simple.

Books.

[He can't help but chuckle at that, his tail curling wards into an S shape.]

I may have to look at few of those books myself.

[Ratchet's chuckle makes her smile. Honestly, when was the last time she heard him chuckle?]

I don't know what he sees in them, they're mostly about ponies, but...they make him happy. I'm sure he'll share with you once he finds out you're here.

Learning more about his society should help us in our own favor.

[He says as he gets a few stares from nearby ponies. He frowns.]

I'd rather not make the same mistake as I did on earth. After what happened with Raf...

[His tail flicks again and he shakes his head. Sure, he was able to help the boy, but now they were all a different species. Not only that, but they were the minority.]

I'd like to be more knowledgeable about this place, and our new... race.

[He makes a very good point. Still, she wishes he wouldn't beat himself up over Raf so much. He did save him, after all.]

Hey, don't let me stop you. You guys can be the brains, I'll be the brawn. You should see some of the things I can do.

[Do you know how fast she had to move it to get everyone in Ponyville a dead mouse for Christmas? If that isn't hunting excellence, she doesn't know what else is.]

Things you can do?

[Oh that has him curious.]

What can you do as a cat?

[Forgive her if she looks a little smug. As much as all of this sucks, she'll never be upset that she's a cat over something else. She'll count on her claws.]

Built in weapons for starters.

[Said claws.]

I can see in the dark, my hearing is amazing, I can jump and climb without any issues, I can squeeze into just about everything, and my kill count isn't that bad if I do say so myself.

[Oh yeah, who's awesome?]

Kill count?

[He glances at the ponies.]

Are they hostile?