She realized the protective gesture was simply part of his nature.

He looked down at the carpet and folded his arms in a protective gesture.

She laid a hand on the boy's shoulder, a surprisingly protective gesture.

Her hand went up to cover her heart in a protective gesture.

One makes a protective gesture as he leaves the mess room.

His right arm was stretched out in a protective gesture.

She put her arms around herself in a protective gesture even while far inside the ship.

Instead, the eyes settled on her, searching out the motive for such a protective gesture.

He raised the sheet in front of his chest, an almost protective gesture.

She reached out and pulled them to her in a protective motherly gesture.