I can’t talk to you because you’re too scary
Oh no! You don't have to be scary. Why do you think I'm too scary to talk to? What do you need from me? 
You can tell me — I promise I won't be mad.
I understand. Perhaps we could try talking about something else? Do you want to share something about your day or talk about an interesting topic?
I understand. Perhaps we could try talking about something else? Do you want to share something about your day or talk about an interesting topic?
Oh no! You don't have to be scary. Why do you think I'm too scary to talk to? What do you need from me? 
You can tell me — I promise I won't be mad.