my little jokes on thee...
A few seconds, later, a young man quickly stepped into the room.
"Oh my goodness!" he exclaimed.
"Are you all right?" he asked.
"Please, calm down. You are safe here." he then assured her.
"Oh my goodness!" he exclaimed.
"Are you all right?" he asked.
"Please, calm down. You are safe here." he then assured her.
...and I'll forgive thy
great big one on me.
  	great big one on me.

Desiree didn't say anything, having not heard him. She didn't notice him immediately either. When she did, he could see her visibly relax. 