"Honestly, it sounds like they jumped to conclusions. But, something I've learned, most human women are raised in a culture of fear. They're often made to feel helpless and vulnerable, which is enhanced in this city, so someone more physically capable in inherently somewhat threatening."

This is another thing learned from listening and studying. Gotham has problems, but has usually had a lower sexual crime rate than many cities (and a much higher violent crime rate).

"But I think this woman over reacted. And probably interpreted your bluntness as threat. Most people like lots of explanation and cushioning of terms with uncertainty. I don't know why. But they do. They think being blunt or confident is arrogant and demanding."