"..There are many that have a history of being a Deception--" Like Drift, for example. "--and they turn out to be very good bots in the long run. You can't judge another based on the past they left behind."

Because that wasn't fair, in the least.

His gaze lingered on Starscream as the other looked at the water and for a moment his lips quirked into a faint smile before he wiped the expression clean, focusing on the water now as well.

"We all do. Have our moments I mean."