The outburst was unexpected, and Mirage reset his optics in confusion, processor fuzzy and sluggish with lingering static.

"...N-no, I'd say you were. Affected. Unexpectedly so." Mirage attempted to explain, vocalizer crackling. Behind his back, Tracks rolled his optics, ignoring the way his own wings continued to tremble.

"Clearly undeservingly so, given the unending lack of proper respect." Tracks huffed pointedly.