*Her optics flicker out a moment, as she draws on Primus' patience. It would not do to verbally lash out at her charge, as much as she would like to... but she must wonder at times if he is purposefully being a fool*

*Her voice is somewhat leaden* They are my lord's people, Thrust. They serve as messengers for the Allspark. They were bringing me news of... admittedly, one of the stranger sparks I've encountered in the Nexus, but one that has caused me much concern, of late... I needed to hear that news, and receive that reassurance.

*she hesitates, a troubled silence following*