"I'm not going to judge your decisions, Thundercracker," he stated, hands partially up in the air to show he meant to harm. "It likely wasn't an easy one, but if you are happy with it, then I am happy for you."

Which was true. Sideswipe still wore his Autobot brand. Granted, he wore it as a statement. Cliffjumper wore his because he still considered himself an Autobot. No one judged him for it or ever demanded that the minibot wave around different colors simply because he decided to work with the Decepticons. Their embers, sparks, were in the right place. That was what really mattered.

Thundercracker removing his? It was symbolic. It meant something to him and thus was the reason why he likely had the reaction that he did to Starscream noticing. The flier was merely trying to assure the Seeker that nothing was going to happen. "And if anyone does give you a hard time about it, then you can come to be for support if you need it."

The other likely wouldn't want that, but the offer was still there.

"Your wings still ache, right?"