The living room was empty, despite the three housemates Starscream was told would be living with him. The surfaces of the furniture were free of dust and aligned at perfect 90 degree angles, thanks to the obsessive nature of one of the Cybertronians living there. The kitchen, primarily used by Monika, had an Energon synthesizer tucked in a corner.

However, it wasn't completely silent. Muffled music came from the floor above.