The crowd of Autobots surrounding new parents Spike and Carly had finally dissipated and Skyfire could finally see them and the tiny bundle Carly held in her arms.
Though he was eager to meet the child, he felt uncomfortable due to his size and kept his distance. He didn't realize he'd been staring until Carly, seemingly completely absorbed in her baby, looked up and straight at him. Her eyes met his optic and she smiled before turning and whispering something to Spike.
Together they crossed the parking lot in front of the Ark, stopping a few yards from the giant jet.
"Would you like to see Daniel?" Carly asked.
Skyfire smiled and nodded then lowered himself to the ground to sit crosslegged on the pavement. He leaned forward, putting himself more level with the humans.
Carly carefully unwrapped the baby's blanket revealing the newborn. Skyfire examined the infant, noting the scrunchy face and little stocking cap on his head. Daniel opened his eyes and seemed to stare right back. The jet lifted a finger and started to touch the baby but stopped short and pulled his finger back.
"Hold out your hand," Carly said quietly.
"I beg your pardon?" Skyfire asked, sure he'd misheard her.
"Hold out your hand. Fingers together." Skyfire lowered his hand as Carly instructed and the young human stepped close and gently placed the baby in the palm of the giant hand. Skyfire held completely still, astonished at the amount of trust Carly and Spike were showing.
He stared, enchanted, at the incredibly tiny life in his hand. He gently brought up his other hand and, with the tip of his index finger, so very gently touched Daniel.
After a few more seconds, Carly lifted the baby from Skyfire's hand. He sighed like he'd been holding his breathe. "Thank you," he said quietly.