[His hands go up in some form of semi-apology; he's recognized that maybe this got a little too far and he's backing off. She is a grown woman and can do whatever she wants, despite being concerned for her, so he begins to apologize.]
No! Geez, I was just trying to look out for you, okay?
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No! Geez, I was just trying to look out for you, okay?
[Which isn't always the best way.]
You don't have to bite my head off! [A beat.]
Sorry...