[Much as the lure of it pulled at him, he knew he couldn't just jump back into this. It couldn't just be because of Wheeljack, and their relationship. There were things he had to take into consideration. Including talking to Arcee. The fact that Arcee had given him the go-ahead, reluctant as it was, helped.]

I know, didn't want to just jump back into it. But it's somethin' I want to do. Even Arcee didn't argue.

[His tone turns a little teasing.]

Heh, guess I should get used to callin' ya boss. Or do ya prefer sir?

[He turns serious again as he looks over the other responses.]

Kinda surprised by the organics, and, hm, got a new arrival in the mix too, huh?