"Of course. I don't trust just anyone to guard my back, even while I'm guarding theirs. You handled your own quite well." He smiled, fingers splaying out against Cliffjumper's back approvingly as he pressed his thigh into the touch.

"See now, your concern only makes me more willing. It's my function, and I enjoy giving others pleasure, but the fact that you are so concerned about what I truly want pleases me. And that makes me want to please you in return."

That said, he finally reached out with his free hand, lightly cupping Cliffjumper's jaw and brushing fingertips along cheek plating.