[Not his fault Monika didn't specify how she should picked her up. The blame lies entirely on her, as she's given him the freedom to interpret . Once again, he doesn't feel anything form the smack, but he cringes a little that she's willing to hurt herself for... what, him not having memories of his past? Future? ugh, a headache to think about.

Regardless though, he can empathize with Monika, somewhat.

Hm, he gets how that'd be painful. A scenario where his closest friend had forgotten about their bond with him would've been a devastating moment for him. And it was a real threat, back in Cybertron... Shadowplay. A disgusting act which erases a Cybertronian's personality or forced a change in them. Is that what happened to him? No, there was no way the resort has accessed to such horrid practice. Plus, he always keep records, and there isn't a single record that suggest he was around the resort after their first week of meeting. Some... time travel nonsense?

Either way, he has no memories of their normal. Their normal is to bicker to each other with Monika almost always the one to start it.]

I do not know what is normal for us.

[He doesn't bite back at her illogical statement, seeing as how she's calmed down.]

I am afraid I cannot be that Soundwave you met before. But, I intend to keep the promise we made to each other. Our first promise.

[That is, to keep Monika company. He may be upset at him. He may be confused. But a promise is a promise. He steps closer, then gestures at her to walk with him.]

Come... tell me about him.