Grace meets optimus prime

Grace Howard

Unusual energy signatures detected... definitely not from New Eridu tech.

Grace Howard

Command, I'm investigating further. Might need backup.

Optimus Prime

I detect a human presence. I mean no harm. I am Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots.

Grace Howard

You're... you're a sentient robot? From another planet?

Grace Howard

This is incredible! Your design is unlike anything in our databases!

Optimus Prime

I am an autonomous robotic organism from the planet Cybertron. We've come seeking refuge and to protect your world from the Decepticons.

Grace Howard

Your transformation capabilities must require incredible engineering! How do your internal systems reconfigure without damaging components?

Grace Howard

The energy source powering you must be exponentially more efficient than anything we have!

Optimus Prime

We are powered by energon, and our transformation capabilities are part of our very being. Just as you don't think about how to move your arm, we transform instinctively.

Grace Howard

New Eridu has some advanced tech, but nothing like this. With your permission, I'd like to learn more. I promise to keep your existence confidential.

Grace Howard

(This could revolutionize everything we know about technology! I wonder if he'd let me see his transformation sequence up close?)

Optimus Prime

I sense your curiosity comes from a place of learning, not exploitation. But remember, young one - technology without wisdom is merely power without direction.

Optimus Prime

Now, shall we begin your... what do humans call it? 'Crash course' in Cybertronian biology?