"Well, I might take issue to losing my second in command. Losing a perfectly good Starscream would be such a waste, wouldn't you agree?"

But there's a knowing look in his eye as he gazes down at this other Starscream. Oh he has a good idea of what is going on in that treacherous mind. It's comforting, almost, to know that some things never change across universes. Rather like Optimus. He takes no issue to scheming and backstabbing. It's expected.

"I have no inclination to kill you right now, so I believe we'll get along for the time being." That's practically a marriage proposal coming from the Decepticon leader. "Do leave my Starscream alone, will you? Right now, at least."