Ratchet sat back in his chair at the work station in the common room, a data pad in one hand and a can of oil in the other. His gaze followed Bumblebee as the yellow Autobot turned and posed in front of a giant mirror set up on the other side of the room. An oddly shaped black and red cloth cape hung off Bumblebee's back, Sari climbing over his shoulder struts to adjust it as needed.

"This has somethin' to do with that Halloween thing that kid has been going on about all week, doesn't it?" Ratchet muttered, his question directed to the still form of Prowl where the ninjabot crouched nearby on a work bench. Both of them had been watching the curious display before them for the last few minutes.

"I believe so, yes."

Ratchet frowned. "So the whole idea behind this Halloween thing is for all the human kids in the city to dress up like monsters and go door to door, getting free candy from adults?"

"Yes."

"Candy's got sugar in it, same as those drinks Sari gets from Burger Bot, doesn't it? The ones that usually make her spastic enough to climb the walls around here?"

Prowl arched a ridge behind his optic band. "To my understanding, also correct." A pause. "Do you think that reaction to sugar is typical in most children?"

Across the way, Sari squealed with laughter as Bumblebee swung her around in his arms once before setting her on the floor.

Audios ringing, the medibot glanced at his companion. "How fast do you think we can make it to the city limits?"

Prowl did a quick check of his internal chronometer. "If we leave now, we can beat the afternoon traffic."

"Great. I'll bring the oil."

"I will tell Prime we're going on patrol."

"See you by the door in ten minutes?"

"Done."