"I hope it does reach that point, I really do, because I want to make sure he's alright. It's just all so..fresh in my mind right now," he admitted softly, relaxing a bit more even as the other moved closer. It was odd to think that he found himself comfortable around Starscream of all bots but, well...

He did.

Rung's optics flickered and he turned his head to look at the seeker, shaking his head as he unfolded a bit more from his closed off position.

"No, no, please--I don't mind. I should have expressed to Ultra Magnus that I wasn't prepared to handle this particular patient yet but I didn't. I want to help the others and I have every intention, so please do not apologize."