I would recommend a sturdier metal for both, yes. [She doesn't even blink; she recalls him testing a battle shell, once, and the name is suggestive enough that she can piece things together.

She likes him well enough she'd rather he not end up a smear.] Perhaps some Cybertronian alloy? Between those here and your intellect, something could be found?

[It's a deliberate question on her end. She could give him all the answers, but she'd rather see if this teenager is as capable as she knows him to be.

She leans in, optics alight with interest.] Laser options? Other projectiles