"Or embers, dependin' on where they're from." There's a soft laugh from him as he looks down his floor. "'Sides, gifts are a bit hard t'come by when yer in the middle of a war, dude."

The question makes him pause. Not due to lack of trust, but because he isn't sure what Starscream will do with the information.

Maybe just be sure that he won't get caught by the culprit.

"His name is Prism. Just showed up; some kinda A.I."

At the remark, Soundwave tilts his head slightly. "Y'think? I've made a lot of Autobot friends. I should be biased to dislike them. Nah, I prefer to make friends individually. I know yer gonna be different, Starscream. That doesn't bother me; that just makes you unique."