Tarn is so caught up in his thoughts that he completely misses the exchange between Spinister and Brainstorm.

How the hell is he going to get innermost energon? It’s an extremely risky endeavor that would undoubtedly end badly. Is he willing to risk the loss of a few more body parts in battle? He waffles a few times before settling on it being worth it. Rampage must be stopped.

As long as his t-cog, brain module, and spark stay intact Tarn isn’t sure that he cares what Rampage does to him. All that matters is that he wins this battle of wills.

He turns in the shower to address Brainstorm face to face. He isn’t sure what he was expecting. Maybe to find the scientist fiddling with a weapon in a poor attempt at murdering him while his back was turned. Or maybe Brainstorm standing quietly and benignly going over his measurements.

What he was not expecting was to see Spinister standing there with Brainstorm tucked up under his arm and struggling like an angry cat. All he can do is stare blankly.

Finally he’s able to snap himself out of his bewilderment.

“Spinister, put him down, we’re have a discussion."