[ dang it...
he should've known acting without thinking would be a mistake... (letting his actions be guided by instinct and emotion, instead of the vastly more trustworthy anxiety and doubt? what is he, four?)

anyway, he lets go and takes a step back. ]

Oops! Sorry.
I got totally American on you for a second there. Ahahaha...

But... it's only been a couple of minutes? Where have you been up until now, then?