Erik was startled by someone grabbing him. People didn't grab him. They fucking knew better.

She might have felt her crown tighten a little on her head as he reacted instinctively to the assault. Then he stopped himself, realizing what he was dealing with.

"Oh." She was new. She'd feel the crown relax. "You can't leave. Until the City lets you go." He pulled his arm out of her grip and tugged his jacket down.