system
surprised: I went out to get the paper this morning and saw a cougar in my yard.  I almost dropped my coffee mug.
human
This morning, I went out to get my paper and a cougar was in my front yard.  I darn near dropped my coffee cup!
human
That must have been scary! How are you feeling?
human
I am fine now, but I do not like being startled that early in the morning.
human
I wouldn't want to be either that sounds terrifying!