[He'll be that "happy" mech when they're alone! Which if they enter the maze may give them plenty of alone time.

Soundwave in turns is quiet after the answer to his question. It's not that he hates it nor does he actually want her to stop. Monika has seen how affection he can be when they were alone together, or at least out of the public's sight, but... he's not used to open affections. Although it does speak of how he might feel about his friend that he's willing to tolerate it rather than push her away.]

... Just don't overdo it.

[A lukewarm answer. She can keep being affectionate.]

I... apologies if I am actually bringing the mood down. I am.... Not used to open affections like yours.

[That's the truth of it.]