Ratchet draws strength from Primus, nodding slightly as he feels the request to come home and wordlessly relays it to Ironhide. -Yes, sir.-

Aloud, he says dryly, "Trust me, Thrust. There's a difference between acting like a little girl and actually being one. But as much as this has been fun we have to run."

Ironhide just sends the feel of a friendly wink to Auspex and disappears.