"'Cause I left most of the stuff alone," he muttered, feeling embarrassed to admit he'd even touched a single extra thing than necessary. Staring out the window, Cliffjumper wondered if he was imagining Mirage's optics on him.

Some part was sure he was, because as if Mirage would have any reason to stare. Another tiny part rather hoped he was---

"I look ridiculous!" Cliffjumper cried, jerking at the compliment and there was no way he could control his EM field as it jangled out again, and there was once again that tiny part of him that was very, very pleased Mirage had noticed.

The rest was just flustered.