[He does sit after the urgent grab, knowing she's scared.]

You sure? I could tell them you've got an upset stomach or something. That'd work too. It'd just draw attention to me. Get you a get out of jail free card.

[He reaches out and bothers to put one of his big hands over hers.] Hey. Look at me. You don't gotta do anything you don't want to. [He's quick to give her her space, though. Just a short-lived comforting gesture.] I won't do it if you don't want me to, but try to remember sometimes you got some options, alright?