You're using them to help people now, Shockwave. There's a difference in purpose.

[It's been hard on the scientist, for sure. But Optimus was going to be behind him every step in figuring out what that line was. To guide him and protect like he should have four million years ago.

His attention keeps focused on the hands, though, making sure to get every bit of oil off. Hands being surprisingly gentle at it, too.]

That's right. If you choose a second in command who thinks exactly the same way, you are not going to do yourself any favours. I trust him to be my check and balance. And I can only hope he expects the same from me.

[He'd better.]