[He smirks, narrowing his eyes a little, and his pupils might widen a tad.]

An awkward choice of word, though I will admit, defining my emotions and how they process requires a different vocabulary than one uses for most people.

I'm not sure how to name what I feel, but... I suppose 'protective' is the closest thing, though... I wasn't shaped for protection. At least not till this world reshaped me.

[The bioweapon has learned to rise to the defense.]