( God, it really is like talking to Migi.... and the fact this guy refers to people as "humans" even suggests that... he might not entirely be one, himself, doesn't it...?

Shinichi pales a little, his apprehension deepening at the thought as he looks up into those multi-hued eyes. Surely he's not a parasite, or else Migi would've sensed it..... What is he....? He's aware of Migi staring at the man too, no doubt just as intrigued by him (albeit in less of a frightened way and more just extremely curious.) )

I just... I don't think anyone deserves to get hurt just so I don't. And if I can protect someone else, I should try.

( His voice wavers a little as he says it, but he can't shove the sentiment away. But of course Migi's piping up then, the little voice addressing the man again — directly asking, because unlike Shinichi, the alien is horrifically forthright... )

You are not human?