There's a moment where it considers wielding the name it calls itself like a weapon against Watson, to spit it out and see his reaction, see how confused and upset he gets over the idea that this cyborg he's known for months is just a fucking murderbot at the end of the day.

But it doesn't know if it could tolerate certain reactions the doctor might give.

"I know I'm asking a lot, for something that doesn't mean much. And I'm sorry for lying before, when I said I have no preference. It was easier than asserting the preference I have."