"He is," Drift says, smiling warmly. Thinking about Optimus gave him that odd kind of hope that only the Prime could inspire in people.

"Well. He's brave, and wise, and he knows how to motivate people. He always knows just what to say, you know? Have you ever met someone like that? Who knows the exact thing to say in almost any situation? He's incredibly hard to kill, too. I mean, my species is hardy, but he's just. Wow. Yeah."

Drift folds his fingers together as he speaks.

"He always tried to do what he thought was right."