Is that it? Drift almost asks as much aloud – he’s been building this conversation up in his head enough to have been expecting…something more. And there’s no relief in hearing the statement. It’s not as if he wants a harsher punishment, but…it feels like he’s getting off easy. Now is probably not the time to be voicing those concerns, though.

“Of course…of course. Whatever you think’s best.” He nods – a thoughtful expression on his face.

There’s a slight pause before he speaks again. Asking the next question might be pushing his luck, but there isn’t going to be a better opportunity for it. “Er…have you…talked with Rodimus at all since we’ve been back?”