in a slum like DeadEnd, living here is almost no different from living in a sewage ditch

it is a neglected area devoid of civilization or any basic infrastructure necessary for survival. Its inhabitants are all homeless, poor, deprived, destitute and miserable as a result of corruption

Drift doesn't want to end up rusting or starving, so he steals to survive. Most often, he and Gasket and his little group steal energon from nearby Autobot forces' supply depots

it's dangerous, but it's also their last choice

so you are an easier target

with your frame intact and without any scratches, Drift assumed you had some means and at least some asset — so he didn't hesitate or feel guilty about robbing you, knowing that Gasket wouldn't agree so he do it alone

a voice spoke from behind as your frame was suddenly violently shoved against the alley wall "Just stay quiet and drop everything you have, now"