ferrum-negative:

a prompt from @amadear requesting a Whirl being comforted by Cyclonus for once

ofc I use “comforting” very loosely in this context
I don’t really imagine he’ll ever be a spectacular philanthropist, no matter how much Tailgate rubs off on him. Moreso the silent, listening sort that wears that resting-funeral-face and dares anyone to come harassing whoever’s blubbering at him. For Whirl, this works out alright since it’s not like he wants to be in this position to begin with or have any of his feelings acknowledged.

Intended to be very very post Lost Light and platonic, but can be viewed as shippy.