"Because," his tone was still serious, but his voice had softened- almost as though he could tell she was angry. Maybe he could. "Because I do." He really wished he was more eloquent when it came to this sort of thing. Moreover, he really wished Ratchet were here, as odd as that sounded. If anyone knew what it was like to lose a life after working so hard to save it, the Autobot medic did.

But the fact of the matter was Ratchet wasn't here. Jolt was, and he was going to have to try and make due. "I've seen seasoned soldiers crack under less, and I know you're trying, but you're cracking regardless. I just... I wanted to give you the chance to put everything back together."