And they could put some generic messages like "I mean no harm" "I'll be on my way" "This has been a misunderstanding" etc
I still think player should be taken responsible ...
More like ok, i will not kill you ... but you are going to jail anyway!
Otherwise it seem just odd ...
*Smash NPC's head with a two-handed sword* "Oh sorry, that was an accident, i mean no harm."
*Both halfs of NPC head* "Yeah, no biggie, have a nice day."