[Why is she crying???? THIS IS NOT WHAT HE WANTS especially since his arm is still clutched tightly in the hands of death. And if he's going to make a lady cry, at least let him do it on purpose instead of on accident.]

I-I apologize if I brought up hurtful memories, it was not my intention. [He says that with all the sincerity that he has, which to be fair, he's pretty good at faking it.]

We don't have to get the cat, um, perhaps another animal has drawn your interest?