"I've met the Antheans. I actually feel safe around them. But I've encountered unpleasant people as well. My own counterpart, for one. I will certainly avoid the Grandmaster. And I always take care. I worked for Megatron for...a very, very long time. There were frequently minds around that I didn't want to contact. Scorponok, Tarn, Helex, Vos... perhaps less powerful, but no less unpleasant?"

Soundwave shrugs. "As Ravage says, it is meaningful that Megatron is courting you. It is also a very good sign. Before he had his...revelations," Soundwave says, with a little distaste, "I must admit, he would probably have just tried to win you away, if he wanted you for himself. Or chosen you because there was no chance that he would have to open his spark. He did once attempt to court Ravage, when Ravage and I were very much at odds. But Ravage doesn't see it that way, because he never asked permission to court him. I, however, think 'come away with me, leave the Decepticon cause, including your entire family, and join the Autobots' was not particularly ambiguous. I forgive it only because it was also completely hopeless."