I fear I'm in much the same way you are. [It takes a small moment of hesitation on her part before she lowers her hand. Even if she knows she doesn't have anything at her side, it's more of a comforting motion than she'd like to think.]

I'm not looking for a fight either, my apologies if it seemed that way. I act only out of reflex in an unfamiliar situation.

[She hesitates.] Would it be best if I were to find some other shelter? I don't wish to intrude.