Nathaniel frowned and stepped closer, his arm still stretched out to hold the door shut, "Your silence is preventing me from enjoying the show, girl. And I'm certain my companion for the evening is wondering why the door is shut and she is not being allowed in. Please do stop playing the scared little waif card and answer the question so we can all get on with our lives."
He let a false, rather predatory grin spread across his face, "I promise I won't call the police to have you arrested for trespassing if you do.'