[ Yeah, it's possible Qubit would treat this with a little more urgency if he knew Starscream was already running on fumes. Then again, in his mind, Starscream parses less as a lifeform in dire need of food, more as a machine running low on fuel. Obviously he'd prefer to refuel sooner than later, but it's not like it's a matter of life and death. Machines don't "starve to death", that would be ludicrous.

And in that context, the impatience rubs him the wrong way, a bit. But he decides not to get hung up on it this time, partly because he's fairly sure that's just the guy's winning personality.

Anyway, energon! ]

Refining it piecemeal's a good idea in the short term, but we may want to maintain some extra stock in case of equipment issues. Cryo-storage might be an option, if it'd help. Do you have specs for the cubes? Send them my way and I'll see what I can do.

[ Which just leaves the matter of location... but logically, there's only one place that meets all their criteria. ]

We'll stage in the R&D sector, then. Plenty of unused space, and the outdoor wing is large enough for you to stand comfortably. In fact... [ He taps his finger idly on something. ] If you're still in need of accommodation, you're welcome to clear out a workshop on that side. Might be a little cozy by your standards, but a door is a door.

[ Plus, the only people to get underfoot will be the geniuses! Everyone wins. Bonus: it makes it easier for Qubit to keep an eye on him, since he's still not quiiiite convinced it's wise to trust a guy who introduced himself as a "Decepticon." ]