In episode 2, "Eye Contact," Gurathin forces Murderbot to maintain eye contact as a test of its intentions and trustworthiness. This is significant because SecUnits like Murderbot are not designed to form attachments with clients, unlike "Comfort bots." The test highlights the suspicion around Murderbot and its struggle with social interaction, emphasizing the tension between the humans and the SecUnit.

The group of miners and scientists, including Dr. Mensah and Professor Bharardwaj, decide to investigate a blanked-out area on the map that hasn’t been properly synced. Mensah wants to draw her own conclusions about a possible cover-up related to the attacks on team members and the presence of hazardous fauna. Despite Murderbot initially being in stasis, the group agrees to explore this area to uncover the truth behind the strange events.

Murderbot is internally frustrated and curses the humans for their reckless pioneering spirit. It is reluctant to join the expedition due to the potential threat level and the risk to the humans, as it fears being blamed if they die. Despite this, Murderbot is forced to engage with the humans and is questioned about its intentions, showing its conflicted position between self-preservation and duty.

The DeltFall team, which is surveying the opposite side of the planet, is found to have been brutally murdered. When Mensah attempts to contact them, her calls go unanswered, and a brief glimpse of their habitat reveals the team has been killed, including a maimed, oozing SecUnit. This discovery raises the stakes for the investigation and prompts Mensah to insist on taking Murderbot along for protection.

The episode portrays a tense and suspicious relationship between Murderbot and the humans, particularly Gurathin. Gurathin does not trust Murderbot and tries to keep it in the dark about the group's plans. Murderbot internally berates Gurathin and struggles with social cues like eye contact. The interactions are marked by awkwardness, suspicion, and a lack of genuine connection, highlighting Murderbot’s isolation despite being surrounded by humans.