[ Though he was aware of Ratchet's ability to transform, thanks to studying the Cybertronian's anatomy and biology, it's still a bizarre sight to see. A perfectly pristine ambulance on desert sand. Ratio stares again for a moment before slowly climbing in. ]

I wished to investigate a few remote villages. I have heard that they have been subject to vicious attacks and nightmares that result in death.

[ A pause as his curiosity gnaws at him, which eventually overwhelms his lowered inhibitions. ]

Is there an evolutionary benefit to Cybertronian transformation? It is rather fascinating that your transformed state so closely resembles the terrain vehicles of this planet. I would presume that this is not a permanent alternate state, and you are capable of reconfiguring your shape into other forms, but the documents you gave me did not suggest that capability.

[ Sorry, he's rambling. ]