There's the softest gasp as Knockout is bodily lifted away from his workbench, legs kicking out in surprise for just a moment before he realizes just who is lifting him up. And then the teal medic huffs, squirming in Soundwave's grip until he can gently bap the goofball of a mech on the helm.

"Sweetie, you startled me!" There's no venom in his words, just a tired sort of teasing playfulness. He's been awake for...quite some time. Being the only medic around is quite tiresome, and there's an ache in Knockout's frame that a part of him knows he's far too young to have.