"He got pretty interested in looking me over. Did a few scans, took a look on th' inside. Tried to hack me, even."

It's a compressed version, but it'll do. Soundwave's had plenty of other occasions of explaining the trauma constantly. It does not make it easier, and he isn't interested in shoving the unfortunate details at someone else again.

Cliffjumper's a big help to the Decepticons. Why the slag make it worse, anyway?

"'Cade is repairing me. I'm gonna be all right, okay?"