[ Well, Knock Out had to know that lie wouldn't last forever. But it had at least gotten Ratchet to see him, so it was worth it. He looks a little annoyed at being called out on it, though, rolling his optics slightly. ]

No, but you Autobots have human allies. I don't like the idea of being defenseless against the most populous intelligent creature on this planet, and it was them that did it to me.