Shima's eyes go right to the critter on reflex, disgust coiling in his gut even though it's actually pretty cute. But he pushes himself up and focuses on Lambert, as long as he's not sure if the ruse of switching back to civies has worked or not. That defensive stance is gonna start looking pretty familiar if this is how he's greeted every time, though!

"Am I that sneaky? Maybe don't hit people just asking you a question..."