"I didn't say over everything," Starscream objects, crossing his arms. This doesn't really sound like the Megatron he knows, and it's actually kind of uncomfortable. "Megatron cares about the welfare of his troops. I'm just saying that being unwilling to take the risk of putting one of your most powerful warriors out in the field is stupid."

Which does not really make his original point sound any better, but whatever. He peers curiously up at Megatron. "I'm assuming that's what happened to your Decepticons?"