He lifts an eyebrow at the 'well done', because it's almost a little insulting, but.

It is also an opportunity. "Now's probably a good time to mention that experiment was to make me a good soldier. " Not just physically. "You dying for me feels wrong. You taking damage for anything minor feels just as wrong. It also seems like it's a smart move and maybe it'll make me less inclined to be stupid. Just be prepared for that to mean protective, too."

In short... okay. He's accepting.