[Soundwave's visor may not be able to squint, but Perceptor's optics certainly can. And he is. Squinting, that is. With a look of baffled confusion.]

[Soundwave is speaking to him. Soundwave. Is speaking. To him. Offering help. To him.]

[The confusion nearly costs Perceptor his head as the spider-creature takes a swipe at Perceptor's momentarily still form.]

Assistance would be appreciated! [He ducks and dodges, nearly tripping over debris strewn about in his haste to evade.] Drift is en route, I believe.

[He takes hides behind a large rock for a moment, peering into the feed.]

Did you... use the word... "dude"? And offer to assist?

...are you wearing a headband?