Rodimus grimaces at the shock of pain in his arm - so much for taking it easy on his freshly repaired shoulder. It takes only a modicrum of restraint to not fire up his blasters...he's keenly aware of how little good that would do him against Soundwave. He'd never seen the guy in action, but he's heard more than enough stories...

"W-Wait, wait!" he sputters, waving a hand as he feels Soundwave's grip on his leg tighten. "Not an Autobot! I'm a Decepticon!" He can't get the words out fast enough as he gestures at his chest, newly minted Decepticon badge clearly visible.