"I've become aware of the Decepticon slide away from political activism towards-- mmm, full scale violent revolution, yes." Which is a shame because he'd enjoyed his debate with the Megatron he'd run across on his first day here. He's wrong, of course, but it had been nice to not want to flip a table or two.

Shockwave steps aside for Ratchet, mindful of his size and area he's taking up. It's not easy being tall with wings on his arm, alright.

"You'll be no use to anyone if you work yourself into exhaustion," he says casually, still trying to make this Ratchet meld with the one he knew by reputation. It's hard, but not impossible - as if he's not used to doing the same thing with everyone he's met here.