That gesture had aroused Soundwave’s system. His engine vibrated in a subtle rhythm and his cooling fans worked in an accelerated pace. He could not resist shivering caused by Megtron’s touch.
And yes, he admitted that his devotion to his lord was a bit excessive compared with his colleagues. That’s why he was so sensitive to Megatron’s touch. But how could he perform such impropriety in front of his liege?
It would be a great honor to be in Megatron’s care and he should be extremely flattered. So at least he must restrain himself and deferentially receive whatever Megatron gave him as a reward, like a humble servant he always was.
Megatron had observed his TIC and found the involuntary shaking, yet he interpreted the state in another way.
After a while, Soundwave found himself wrapped in Megtron’s calm field, as if his lord attempted to offer him some comfort.
But it had virtually offered him more challenges.
He subconsciously clenched his fists in determination of self-control.
Megtron frowned at that sight with an obvious concern expression on his faceplate, enveloping one slender fist in his own larger servo.
[I did expect a certain amount of pain in the process, but I didn’t expect this severe. Soundwave is one of my most stoical warriors. It must be acute enough to bring Soundwave to this stage. I should have called Knockout. I’m going to...]
“Wait,”Soundwave played a recording of Megatron’s voice and quickly broke the other’s train of thought.
The silver mech frowned, his arms folded over his chest,“Soundwave, you must tell me your true state. Do you need me to call Knockout for you?”
“Negative,”Soundwave said,shaking his head.“Self-repairing system is functioning normally and running smooth operations.”
That was the truth. He would be okay in less than three cycles. And if Megatron called Knockout, the medic would certainly figure out why his system was aroused and told Megatron and there would be no taking back.