[He is intimidated. Victor is indeed utterly frightened. However, his ability to simply run has left him. Where would he go? Where could he hide? He's trapped so all he can do is put on a brave face and brace for whatever pain is to come to him.

He bristles though, pride pushing past fear. There's a sharp challenge now, as if Victor feels he's been insulted.]

The only fool here is the one that doesn't understand the experiment. It is real. It did happen. I made it happen. I performed miracles and reversed death.