"I see," is all Shockwave says for the moment, face sympathetic. One hand goes to briefly grasp Ratchet's shoulder in a gesture of concern and trust that he knows what is best for him, although Shockwave sincerely doubts he would keep himself from overworking.

He'll have to find a way to deal with that. Somehow.

"It shouldn't be difficult to fabricate a replacement - when we've found the materials required." He dislikes the fact he does not have ridiculous amounts of money to buy whatever he wants and needs anymore. It's been a cruel and difficult adjustment period, what can he say?