Shockwave takes a moment to peel away from the network tower so that he can focus on Starscream and his 'refined sensibilities'. Cables are pulled out and snapped free as he turns to face him fully. The data stream stopped.

"Megatron has not kept contact for the last several weeks. It was imperative that he be found," a short and simple enough explanation. Starscream didn't need to know any more details. Shockwave's mission wasn't about him. It was about someone more important.