"He's probably gone for reinforcements - or repairs," Mirage said with a faint smirk, giving the dazed minibot a tug and helping him back up to his feet.

If he noticed Cliffjumper's extra-energetic boost, he didn't make it obvious.

Releasing the minibot's hand, Mirage shrugged casually, smirk twitching upwards.

"A simple garrote. He might need a visit to a medic, but we should still move should he decide to return."