"Hey you!"

"Hello, it has been a while!"

"It certainly has, how have you been?"

"I am doing well.....there is something different about you"

"Well, yeah, humans tend to age with time--"

"No, not that it is something else...You seem drained"

"......It hasn't exactly been a great year for a lot of us"

"But what of your needs?"

"I'm....fine. I mean, I'm much better than most. It's not so much what I've been through, as much as what they've been through"

"They?"

"Close friends and family members"

"I understand. But you must also take care of yourself before you can help others"

"You help others all the time..."

"It is true that I carry a heavy burden for my people and yours. However, even I have limits. Which is why I am grateful for the friends and family that surround me every day to help me."

"........."

"???"

"Everything's changed so much, and they're still changing. And it's NOT the good kind! I feel like I've gotten weaker and I'm starting back from square one! I'm sorry, I shouldn't be complaining, especially after what you've been through--"

"Stop--"

"What?"

*He bends closer down and gently lifts her face with his titanic metallic finger, looking straight at her*

"You are a deeply caring and loving woman and every time you walk into the vicinity everything, even the very Matrix that I carry, lights up. You do not realize how much strength you give me and to others, it is time that you give yourself that same strength. Do not ever disregard your feelings and needs. This is the year where you let go of all of the unnecessary guilt, doubt, and anxiety, and learn to love yourself as much as you love others--and me. You are tired right now, and that is alright. You are allowed to rest, but you are not allowed to give up. And I know you far too well that that is not even an option. I have seen the most powerful warriors on Cybertron give up too soon. But you? Whatever obstacle you have gone or are going through, I have never seen such strength! You humans amaze me every day. You amaze me every day!"

"I missed you so much"

"I have missed you as well. Do you wish to tell me what happened?"

"I don't know where to start...."

"Start from the beginning. I have time and I am listening. Always"

"Okay....Here it goes--"

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I dunno, I just felt like drawing some more Prime, and I felt like writing up a fictional, yet meaningful, conversation with him. I feel like this is something he would say to me, AND to you! 

While listening 'Hold My Hand' by Lady Gaga from Top Gun: Maverick non-stop! I think I found a new favorite song that sums up what I and others went through last year, and more strength to look forward to this New Year. Also, I missed drawing TFP Prime!

Also, if you ever need to talk to anybody about something you’re going through or have gone through, don’t ever hesitate to talk to a close friend or family member. They’re listening, they love you, and they want to help you. Most importantly, they want you to be happy.