"I appreciate that." And he truly does. Kagerou seems like he has a good heart in him. Soundwave's looking forward to helping him out more in the future.

The physical reaction from Kagerou makes his ember stir in concern, his visor dimming. Prism went into his mind, of course; Kagerou does not have the natural resistance that someone like Soundwave would. He doesn't have that protection.

Lightly, his hands settle onto Kagerou's shoulders.

"You can't be changed as a person," Soundwave assures softly. "You're still you, Kagerou. But if yer scared that something is missing... I can check for you. If you want."