[He stays quiet, glancing between the lake and the boy. It's... difficult for him to rely so much on someone so young. He's used to Ratchet -- used to the experience, the durability, and the familiarity of the medic's presence. Ironhide has never adjusted well to change.]
[And it's not about to start now. Though he realizes Xanth really has come a long way, transitions... are hard.]
Good.
[He looks over to him for a longer moment, and nods his head. Before he reaches out, and curls a hand around the boy -- a familiar, affectionate gesture.]
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[And it's not about to start now. Though he realizes Xanth really has come a long way, transitions... are hard.]
Good.
[He looks over to him for a longer moment, and nods his head. Before he reaches out, and curls a hand around the boy -- a familiar, affectionate gesture.]