[he barely returns the gesture, tapping the top of rung's hand with his index finger.]

I appreciate it. [and he means it.] That's what I've been trying to say as well.

[a frown marrs his expression for a moment, but ratchet relents. it doesn't sound like a medical thing, and he has to accept when he can't do anything about something. that's something brainstorm could work on, maybe.]

I should tell you-- I've been training up Krok as well. We discussed it and having a Decepticon available seemed like a good idea. It can't be ignored that we are both Autobots, especially here.