You're fixing everything I set down. He nods at my hands, which are readjusting the elephant. It wasn't polite of me to come in and start touching your things.Oh,it's okay, I say quickly, letting go of the figurine. You can touch anything of mine you want.He freezes. A funny look runs across his face before I realize what I've said. I didn't mean it like .Not that
"You're fixing everything I set down," he says while nodding at my hands, which are adjusting an elephant figurine. I realize I should be more careful, as I had started touching his belongings without invitation. I apologize, mentioning that it wasn’t polite of me to do so."
I quickly reassure him that he can touch anything of mine, trying to smooth over the awkward moment. He freezes and exhibits a strange expression, leaving me to understand that my words might have sounded different than intended, causing some confusion between us.