Starscream had enough of this playing about. With a single, graceful leap, he launched himself onto the roof, leaving a faint red glow in his wake. He landed, turned smartly, then chose a pillar for himself, leaning against it with equal nonchalance, the only cue to how high-strung he was right now the lurid brightness of his eyes.

"I really don't like lies, Arsenal," he said, folding his arms. "Or did you think I'd never figure it out? Contrary to what many believe, I'm not actually stupid."