[He glances down at her with a quick nod before refocusing on the other mech.]

Relax, pal. I don't bite. Besides, you're the one wearin' the Deceptibrand, not me. Or they gotcha that badly whipped? It's okay. You're safe here. People here look out for each other - we're all we've got - an' the faction war doesn't exist here. Autobots'll leave ya alone if they're worth their brand, an' none'a your buddies'll be allowed ta hassle ya either.

[Not what Soundwave's expecting, but Jack doesn't know that. Also, Sounders'll be in for a surprise when the old mech finally learns his name, but it won't be the one he thinks it is.]