*Auspex looks up, as she senses a new presence. She directs a glance of very slight, irritated amusement at Thrust. She's heard this before, and is familiar with his way of thinking*

Hello, Thrust. You are being uncharitable, you know; you know a Starscream who has not yet died. Death taught him -- *she breaks off, glancing at Ratchet again* --or her... many things about what is important in life. Besides, he is fiercely loyal to Dreadmoon, is he not? *she gives him a somewhat pointed look*