Okay, it was progress. He wonders what it is about him that's terrifying her so badly, but right now isn't the time to find out. Besides, it might not help to know, it could be something about himself that he can't change.

"Alright, slow," he can do slow and so he does. The water does impede his movement, so slowly walking wasn't difficult. He kept his hands up and obvious, not hiding them or any of his movements. "My name's Steve, I'm in District 9," talking helps some people, so might as well see.