He let them fall to his side and took a step.
It took a full second to fall to his side.
He started to offer a hand, then let it fall back to his side.
The hand with the text again fell to his side.
The hand still holding the gun fell to his side.
He reached out a hand to her, then let it fall to his side as she stepped away from him.
After a few moments she let them fall to her sides.
Grant's hand slowly fell to his side as he turned to the white officer.
With a whispered oath he let them fall to his side.
She let it fall to her side with a sigh of relief.