Starscream listens to Shockwave's explanation with a blank look on his face, and then suddenly he's letting out a bark of laughter. He swells up once more like goddamn peacock, an obnoxiously smug smirk spreading across his face.

"Hasn't kept in contact with you perhaps. Seems someone is a bit out of the loop," he purrs, crossing his arms and leering at the scientist. "I'm actually out on a bit of business for him at this very moment. I'm surprised that you aren't as well!"