[ the sudden apology makes him feel a little bad that she seems so startled? disoriented? he supposed anyone would be in a situation like this. it isn't much of a consolation, but he decides from here he'd do his utmost in order to get her to speed. ... once he finds out what this actually entails.

as of now— ] Don't be. It's my bad that I didn't explain anything to you first. [ if only because, he knows nothing. ] I don't, but from my own experience, this is definitely not normal.

[ he seems to look down at his hands momentarily, before looking back at her. ] Do you need more time, if you're feeling up to it, maybe we could look around together? [ it's a careful suggestion as he seems to watch over her reactions; doing his best to be as considerate as possible. ]