[The question finally gets Thundercracker to look up in earnest, a clear "REALLY!?" look in his optics. But then his optics brighten in surprise.]
Y-you...you don't...
[He cants a quick glance at the two enforcers - one of whom looks like he probably wasn't always a flight frame, too...well, bulky...huh - with a look that seems to ask "do they know?" Meeting the other Seeker's optics, he asks in a whisper, his tone incredulous.]
/pets It's okay, bb. <3
Y-you...you don't...
[He cants a quick glance at the two enforcers - one of whom looks like he probably wasn't always a flight frame, too...well, bulky...huh - with a look that seems to ask "do they know?" Meeting the other Seeker's optics, he asks in a whisper, his tone incredulous.]
You're allowed to not have a collar?