Autor doesn't know what to do now. He should probably respect her wishes and leave. But he feels guilty for chasing her into her room. She felt safe, safe enough to come out and mingle, and he had to go and make her feel unsafe again.

"Oswin, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry," he says, setting the tray down. "I made you feel unsafe and... and that's wrong. I... I didn't treat you as if you were my friend. Please forgive me."