It is very important to me that you all know that in the RiD episode called "The Golden Knight," which is all about Bumblebee, yes, they give him a sword—and, yes, he looks epic, totally deserving of a DID YOU FORGET WHO I AM moment in my humble opinion—
—but the moment that truly shows you Bumblebee is indeed worthy of the fanciful title is when he gets down on his knee to support Fixit, whose thoughts are spiraling due to the tense situation.
"The center of the storm is always still, and it's easiest to find a solution from there."
- From S1 E13, "Out of Focus"—a proverb that Bumblebee learned from Optimus Prime.
While the Golden Knight does not repeat that line verbally here, the principle is made evident through his actions. Bumblebee and Fixit face a dire situation under an extreme countdown. A quick response is needed in this crisis. However, Bumblebee has the wisdom to recognize that he needs to first ground his panicking teammate, before initiating direct action. He kneels down, looks Fixit in the optics, and chooses careful words to guide Fixit out of the spiral. Because of Bumblebee's patient support, Fixit is able to calm his nerves and calculate a way out of their predicament.
Years ago, Bumblebee was, in a sense, ceremonially "knighted" from Scout to Warrior by Optimus Prime. This episode isn't trying to call back to that moment, but it does a lovely job doing so.
An Autobot Warrior on Team Prime is called to be more than simply a fighter. So too, an Autobot Knight must know not only when to stand up for others, but also when to kneel down for their sakes.
Bumblebee is the Golden Knight. That is why I love this episode.
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No. No, how could this have happened. It was unconscionable, inconceivable!
Don’t panic, there’s nothing to worry about… other than a disgusting, foul fiend has somehow infiltrated the impregnable fortress that was his room. He stands frozen in place, as still as his beloved gargoyles, he dared not blink lest this creature disappears into who knows where.
Its disgusting limbs wave about in the air, as if taunting the prince as a sinking sensation befell his stomach, compose yourself fool, it is only a mere insect, it is beneath you, how dare you paralyse in fear before something so insignificant! And yet Malleus is unable to move a muscle, as if staying ramrod straight would willfully keep the interloper in place. He could just summon a little fire and smite it where it stood, it could be over in a matter of seconds he was the prince of Briar Valley for goodness sake! One of the strongest mages in the world! He was feared by many, Malleus would be damned if he were defeated by this small- knock, knock.
‘My lord Malleus, you summoned me?’ Thank the seven it was Silver, he had originally called him over for their weekly coffee break, but right now… ‘Silver, come attend me.’ He called out, praying that his voice betrayed nothing, it is prudent that the prince showed no weakness before anyone, especially his human charge. Behind him he heard the door unlock and the faint delicate tap tap of Silver’s heels as he strode up to him ‘is everything alright, my lord? You seem a little… tense’ he didn’t need to look at the boy to know that his brows were furrowed in concern, no doubt that seeing his prince freeze like a deer was unsettling “remove that abomination at once please, Silver’ he ordered finally tearing his eyes away to see Silver tilt his head ‘beg pardon sir?’
Malleus gestured to the statue Sebek had given him ‘that. Remove it please,’
Silver’s gaze searched for a little bit longer before widening at the sight of the large spider ‘oh, alright’ he said glancing questionably at the prince, Malleus huffed in response tossing his head to the side. To which the boy smiled ‘excuse me little one? Yes, I’m afraid you can’t stay here as my lord would not permit it. Oh don’t worry there’s a lovely crevice next to the window outside that should do wonders for you.’ Gently, as if coaxing one of his bird companions onto his finger, Silver guiding the little creature onto his hand, walked over to the window and patiently held it out until the spider had safely latched onto the wall ‘there, all better now’ he said brushing his hands together ‘yes, thank you Silver, you have my gratitude.’ Malleus sighs ‘though I ask that you keep this between us, heavens forbid Lilia ever finding out’ his old guardian would have a field day if ever he found out that the formidable prince of Briar Valley was terrorised by a spider of all things. Thankfully his retainer nodded ‘of course sir, is that all?’
‘No, I happen to have procured a lovely coffee blend from Kalim that I would be happy to share if you’d be so inclined.’
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