As soon as he heard his name, coupled with the word "silence", Blackout ceased ignoring the organics. After all, he specialized in hunting down and eliminating targets. Such words would imply that they required him to fulfill an objective.

As the boy finished speaking, an ancient and powerful sounding noise suddenly came from the helicopter. A series of low rumbles and other electronic noises that flowed together like a strange form of language.

**[Indeed, I am capable of providing adequate transportation. But first ... Why should I assist a pathetic insect.]**

It was very true that he could provide adequate transportation to protect the vampire. He likely could complete the entire mission himself if he felt like it. But to be asked to transport a single little bug to deal with a few measly thieves was an assault against his pride. The only way he would do such a thing was if he was directly ordered to. Loyalty always came above pride, and it was one of the reasons why he was one of Lord Megatron's most trusted warriors.

((Please note that without a translator of some kind your character will not understand Blackout's speech.))