[ Okay, calm down. Dean probably meant well and Philip has developed an unfortunate tendency to react a bit too strongly to a handful of subjects. He sighs and gives Dean an apologetic look, attempting to explain. ]

But it's going to work whether somebody's a predator or not. And I'd rather go without stinging everybody I bump into.

[ Speaking of which he carefully sidles closer again and attempts to peek at Dean's hand. ]

...Does it hurt much?