I don't really think he's worried about being rude. Especially not to guys like me. Though long as we don't try to lie to him, he generally doesn't bother beyond a passive scan. [shrugs]

Don't suppose you're a telepath too?

[He finds it unlikely for some reason, but better to know for sure.]

And yeah, definitely less creepy. Though exactly how much less, I'll reserve judgement on until I've heard you laugh. My Soundwave laughs even less than he talks, but when he does, it sends a chill up you support struts.