(He could feel how she felt just then. Guarded. Wanting a weapon. Tom never uses weapons, unless it's a stake or his own blood. Anything pointy. He's shocked by the feeling, reeling even a little.)
I didn't-- I didn't do anything--
(He almost calls her ma'am out of respect but then realizes he's not too sure and thinks it more respectful to not call them anything at all.)
perfect!
I didn't-- I didn't do anything--
(He almost calls her ma'am out of respect but then realizes he's not too sure and thinks it more respectful to not call them anything at all.)