"Not your fault, Vandal. I... didn't really wanna make a fuss about it. I mean, the last thing I should be worryin' about is whether or not someone likes me. But it seemed like, uh. A real strong reaction."

Went through something. That, he believes. And Soundwave believes that whatever Fortress Maximus went through, he can overcome it. But it sounds like, maybe, it had something to do with Decepticons no doubt.

It's getting to be a real pain, other 'Cons ruining a good name.

"I can understand that," he emits softly.