[The squeeze draws a soft noise out of him, nuzzling against her palm. A part of him just want to nuzzle his check against her palm for longer, but no, now is the time to leave. The footstep below is getting closer and louder. He isn't some exhibitionist, though, he can't say that he... didn't feel some sort of thrill from it. Ah, is he finding a new kink already?

As Monika pulls him back up to his feet, he pulls his mask back up, hiding the flush lingering on his face.]

That's fine with me. I... Like doing anything with you.

[It will never not be embarrassing to admit that. But, he'll allow a bit of honesty after that show of intimacy. She deserves to know he enjoys his time with her. Even if all they do is just talk all day, he's sure to enjoy her presence next to him.

Shifting his hand to interlace fingers with her, they descend the stairs together. He's at his usual spot in the garage. But before they get to him, Soundwave has one thing to say to her as they leave the stairway. It's not the most pleasant topic especially when Monika is happy to see him back, but... he feels he needed to say this.]

Monika... [His tone is a little somber.] If I were to disappear again, can you promise me something?