The holoform doesn't need to look down; it continues looking at Mikaela's face as Optimus' scanners focus on the area. Its expression doesn't change, but the tense feeling in the cab returns; this time, accompanied by suppress anger.

He should not be surprised.

"He is dead," Optimus assures her, his flickering holo-eyes narrowing the only sign of his anger. How dare Soundwave- a similar treatment as Sam had been given, it seems. With then, though, it had only been for a small period of time. With Mikaela...

"I am only sorry you were not able to partake in his fall."