He doesn't know about being harmed, but he probably won't be killed. His luck is bad, but the Firstforged have banned killing - for however long that works. Maybe he'd be lucky enough and there wouldn't be any fellow Decepticons around by the time they get there. Maybe.

Dead End squirms, helping to work Rung out of his lap so they can both stand and get going. It'll probably take a while to get there given Rung's current state.

"I should be thanking you."

Rung only needs help because he drained the poor mech.