Helping the minibot up, Optimus trailed after him faithfully with a low chuckle.

"Yes. Several people have done exactly that, or we'd be taking the stairs."

Pointedly, there was a number of guards in the hall as they exited; Optimus exchanged nods with them as they boarded the elevator.

"...And if all else fails, I'm packing several explosive rounds that will give us a much cleaner exit than before." His smirk as he spoke was just a tad feral.