Without a word, Optimus lunges out and catches Cliffjumper in his arms. Shifting him into a one-armed hold, he leaps down over the railing again, landing neatly despite the dark stairs.

::If they get close, feel free to start shooting.:: He doesn't laugh, but his voice holds a wry note of amusement. Engine rumbling with the exertion, he keeps up with his leaping down.

There are a lot of flights ahead of them.