He blinks again. His visible optic narrows a little, in vague confusion. He didn't know this bot well enough to say "decent" or not. It was an odd thing to suddenly come out and say. He hadn't even been referring to this bot's character...

Though if he went around grabbing everyone as if they were best friends, maybe he had to provide a disclaimer of some kind.

He huffs.

"You can if you like," he says, finally. "But I want to continue. I have to."