Unfortunately, Starscream was in no such mood to be swayed by simple flattery. Which is how you know he is upset.

He gives Knockout one, wordless, scathing glare and then proceeds in a steady climb down the side of the cliff, cursing under his breath. His claws are actually well suited to this work. His feet.. not so much. They keep scrabbling awkwardly against the rock face, which is embarrassing, but he sees little choice other than to climb since flying down will probably just scare the dumb beast into fleeing. Not that it looks very quick, mind you, but the threat of losing the harvester is still very real and he doesn't want to take any chances.

He hates this planet. He hates it so, so very much.