"Have you considering allowing me to question Drift directly about this? I'm certain he knows something about Rodimus' situation he isn't telling us." He pauses, his expression taking on a look of mild disgust, "I imagine an ex-con like him would have no qualms withholding information from superior officers."

He taps the datapad with the back on one hand, "I know we previously discussed pursuing Rodimus would be a waste of resources, but it may influence our relationship with CONDOR if they discover we are unable to keep track of our own troops."