[Species. But if Nike truly does treat him no differently than any other living beings, then she's already winning respects points from him. As a empath himself, Soundwave do believe that they aren't any difference between mechanicals or organics, forms aside, they are all just still living beings. Although it did take him millions of years to finally get that, but better late than never.]

Cybertron. It was-- [Destroyed. But that's depressing, so he won't actually bring it up.] - It's a shining, metallic planet home to us Cybertronian. A planet with towering cities not unlike this city and vast metallic plains.

[He speaks fondly of his homeworld. There's more he could say about it, like how it's the body of their god, Primus, and all associated legends but then it'd just end up being a history lesson about god robots.]

I see, it sounds somewhat similar to how I forged a psychic connection with someone. [Though hers sounds more magical than his own, speaking about bringing balance to the world and connecting with the surroundings whereas his only affects the individuals. Regardless, connecting to each other telepathically is quite the intimate, bonding process.] Hmm. And you want me to be your partner for this?

[He is not going to 'no', at least for now]