It's an interesting perspective, one that Daneel seems to have given some thought to. He can certainly appreciate the logic behind it, perhaps because he doesn't often find that most people apply logical to their relationships so much as base their reactions entirely on emotion.

"I enjoy his company, certainly, although it's been... somewhat frustrating, the amount of looking out for me he's been doing."

The tiger attack. The immediate effects of Charlie's disappearance. The aftermath. It frustrates him, that he's seemingly dependent on other people in this place.