The Master was startled by this! He froze on place, completely still, and stared. Tracing his eyes from her hand to her face, back and forth, not entirely understanding what was going on.
As much as he didn't like being compared to a human, he remained still. He listened to her. The last person who ever touched him like this was... Lucy. And even then, he had used her. Manipulated her. And then she shot him. What was this woman doing now? Was she trying to throw him off guard? Would she try to harm him? The Master was confused, lost.
He felt vulnerable. He could deny it.... But what would be the use?! Staring at her, he moved his lips and tried to speak but nothing came out at first. "This isn't your time?" he asked. "I don't understand. Why are you still here?" he asked.