It's better than 'the freak.'

Donnie backs off as Drax moves forward, though his stance changes as well. To a practiced combatant, it's likely clear he's ready to spring to either fight or flight as necessary. Though he's also raising his hands in front of him.

"Whoah, there, big guy, I didn't mean to disrespect anyone. My family and I have been strapped our fair share of tables by shadowy government agents before. I'm not judging. Your friend Rocket actually sounds like he has similar origins to me."