[Even after learning about alternate dimensions, and even after hearing Starscream's "clone" comment? This is still kind of weird.]

Oh... hello. Pleased to meet you.

[There's a bit of an awkward pause, and then he goes for the subject he feels most comfortable with.]

It is fascinating to have confirmation. I'd still like to know more about how it works, but being here it'd be silly to deny that it's a fact. And I suppose I will have time to find out more details while I'm here.

It's the part about the Firstforged that I'm most concerned about, to be honest. How do we know these "acolytes" are telling the truth?