[His mood is shifting again - into bemusement from her question and overall response.]

You don't need to apologize, Cheyenne-chan. It's... [Does she not understand why he's irritated? The possibility makes him pause, as he starts to get a more vivid picture of her... emotional capabilities]

I get that they're afraid of your kind, but no shithead should be hurting you, either, when you're taking pains to make sure everyone can live. [And then, to maybe simplify it further]

I don't like the idea of you being attacked.