That was it? He was just bored and didn't want to go back to the medbay an escaped paitient. Kind of like when Whirl was stuck in jail and wanted death.

He doesn't get this hatred of boredom.

"No, I'm lucky if I get to go to a medbay at all... So, ever decide if you're up for helping me?"

Might as well ask while he's face to face with the Wrecker.