To Tarn’s credit, he doesn’t quail as the tip of the pipe slides between the center seam of his chest. He steels himself, maintaining eye contact even as Megatron towers over him.

“You’re insane if you think that I will do anything to betray the trust of my allies, Megatron.”

How could he when they came through for him in the darkest of times? Betrayal isn’t something that Tarn takes lightly, even if it will earn him the chance to properly rejoin his faction. It is a difficult decision, but one that he must make. If Megatron chooses to the end him now then so be it; at least he will die knowing he was loyal to those who put their faith in him.