Megatron can see the conflict playing out in Magnus' face regarding the compliment, and it pains him to see. Even with their friendship slightly on the mend, with the two of them able to interact politely, professionally, there remains one major hurdle Megatron cannot seem to clear; convincing Magnus that he never betrayed them. Staying in the Functionist Universe was never his choice, but without verification from a third-party Magnus would trust or some form of proof beyond his word (which he recognizes is no longer enough), there just doesn't seem to be any way to change Magnus' mind. The thought not longer makes him angry, it merely saddens him.

Still, maybe something new, and workable can still be salvaged from all this. Seeing Magnus' confusion at his extended hand, Megatron merely chuckles. "While I do enjoy our partnership and wish for it to continue Minimus, this is...I just wished to say thank you. Working with you remains a privilege and has made our time on this strange little world much easier. And I am thankful for that...for you. That's all." His arm remains where it is, waiting to see if Magnus will ultimately accept the gesture in the spirit in which it is intended.