"Well if he keeps it up, he won't be either much longer..." Ratchet grumbled, pressing into Megatron's programming more deeply to begin the process or laying the foundation for the changes.

It had been the guard's claw, actually; long and retractable, and Ratchet's expression promised a long, painful checkup the next time the guard showed up for maintenance.

Optimus' expression was no different, and the guard quailed under the look.

"...my job is to reduce that risk to a percentage that is as low as possible. I don't care if someone 'deserves to die' - obviously, or you wouldn't be here. Everyone deserves to live peacefully and have their chance at a fair trial."