Elite Guard, huh? I'm honoured. [he can see smokescreen is trying to calm himself, so he doesn't say anything or make any sudden moves. ratchet shifts to sit next to him.] Let me have a quick look at that before I scan ya.

[he can't quite help his optical ridges flying up before he composes himself.]

I think I'll have to give you somethin' when we're back on the ship to flush that rust out.