[He realizes just how bad this could get in a hurry. Adell takes a deep breath as he glances over to the Witch.]

Take it easy, Fatima. It wouldn't have hurt her even if it did hit her. The ball was lighter than it looked.

[He's hoping that'll disarm the situation. He really doesn't want to break up a fight or huge argument.]

...And Haruhi, I don't think a cat is exactly capable of negotiating the terms of a staring contest. ...And how was it a contest at all? She's a cat, they stare at people. It's kind of what they do.