He pauses, himself, and then gives Murderbot a more considered glance. Still nothing remotely like eye contact, but there's more direct examination there. Then a little of the tension in his shoulders goes out. It's only ever humans who hurt him and forced him to kill for them. And if this person is like he is... well. He's okay with knowing someone like that.

"Huh," he says. "Okay."

That doesn't leave much for Murderbot to say, does it. Sorry, Murderbot. At least he doesn't sound disbelieving, just thoughtful.