"It's a shadow of it's former self, Slipstream." He can't help but continue to gaze, ultimate sadness washed over those eyes. "The cities used to glow, and at night...radiant didn't even begin to describe it. Life flowed in every part of this world..."

His eyes cast down at the dirt below them.

But at her question, he nods, finally taking the time to catch her gaze. "I have. In the fight against Decepticons."

Hopeeeeffully that's not too awkward.