Her charge moves behind her, setting a hand on her shoulder as his fear fades just a little and is joined by a resolution to not give in to it. Even so, the hand is still trembling slightly.

"Roddy!" comes a soft chirp from the vicinity of Auspex's chestplate, and then Tessera falls silent though her tiny spark is alight with joy and curiosity.

Soundwave's gaze settles on her, and wonder joins his weary sadness and suppressed worry as they speak.

"Primus," repeats Rodimus, looking around uneasily and wondering if he's going to get zapped for being in here. "Uh... okay. Hi."

"They're friends." Emotion leaks out in Soundwave's voice as he walks toward the white femme and her seen and unseen charges.