Professional until the end, Optimus simply listens in without being obvious about it, taking a stance and keeping at his place behind Cliffjumper. He exchanges a barely-perceptible nod with Springer, a similarly armored mech in a similar position as himself, while the nod and wink thrown at him by Hot Rod does nothing to change his earlier impression of the mech.

::...It is a good idea, honestly. Guards or not, everyone should know how to defend themselves.:: Yes, even you, Cliffjumper.

::Hot Rod looks like he could be fairly adept at situations requiring speed and stealth...in the dark, at least.:: He chuckles. Analyzing the other mechs is unconscious habit - it was always good to know who you might be pitted against later.