Still! You don't threaten people because they startled you! Okay playful threats like hitting is probably fine since that was one of Pond's favorites, but eating someone seems like a social faux pas under any circumstance.
Is there a lock on the door? It's stupid and completely obvious, but it'll buy some time at the very least before they break in and....well let's not think about that.
I know you don't want me to. I promise I'm trying to stay out of your way as much as possible, but letting you get shot or maimed isn't really an option here. Okay.
If you kill him, those people around will still kill you. It's a lose, lose. You may as well not be so ready to make the first move, especially since you're outnumbered.