Silent as Skyfire moved and tidied his work-area up, Mantis didn't respond at first when the question was asked. Indeed, he was silent so long that it was as if he hadn't even heard it. In truth, though, he was wondering how best to reply. How did one explain it to a being that had previously been a giant mechanical creature frozen in the Antarctic?
Oh well; direct had always worked before. He supposed it would work just as well now.
Helps block all the voices, he sent, tilting his head as he watched the other man. Too loud---helps me concentrate.