"I was surveying the relevant parts of this world," he replies with a little irritation,"Do you think I was flying overhead for my own pleasure?"

Granted, Shockwave and Soundwave made a new body that handled wonderfully, but no, he wasn't the type to go on pleasure rides. He preferred to get that particular feeling out while chasing a fleeing enemy. He liked to get a sense for his surroundings, even if they were infested with organics.