You truly think they wouldn't do that? [Jetfire frowns, starting to feel a bit unsettled by Ironhide's total certainty that they will get no help, or, indeed, courtsey from the staff.]

Ah. Yes. [There's a brief flicker of his optics. He still hopes at least one--- No matter.]

Mm... When would it be suitable for you to go search this place and see if there's any energon to find?

small>[Perhaps it would be more germane, and prudent, to turn their attentions toward something else.]