"I wouldn't joke about this," Cyclonus says, voice soft to hide the strain.

This is painful for him on so many levels. He doesn't want to hurt Tailgate like this. And though he doesn't blame Tailgate for disbelief - after all, he and Getaway had grown very close, while Cyclonus had let him slip away - it still hurts.

"Shortly before my arrival here, Getaway convinced you to assault Megatron in his sleep, presumably to provoke him into harming you, leaving him open to punishment."