kobd + holding for the headcanon ask!

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Breakdown, for his size and proclivity for violence, is exceptionally gentle with Knock Out. He likes to be sweet and doting. He likes to hold Knock Out's hands despite his being big and bulky. He holds and hugs Knock Out gently. He used to be incredibly worried about scratching or chipping Knock Out's finish. So much so, he would jump at the opportunity to touch up his paint or polish him. Now, Breakdown doesn't feel the need to worry anymore. He still likes to do maintenance for Knock Out. Its more an act of service and reverence, an act of affection.

Knock Out's holds are sharper. He likes to leave his mark on Breakdown, likes to dig his claws into the transformation seams and grooves of Breakdown's armor. Likes to lock in and hold tightly. What he lacks in strength and size, he makes up for in sharpness and leans into it. He wants visual evidence that Breakdown is his and he leaves his mark. No one else can claim the same and he would never let anyone do so. Its a borderline possessive mark but Breakdown quite likes it and chuckles fondly when he sees a new scratch on his chest. Knock Out eventually will buff it out, but it won't be long before it comes back.