She was the type of person that was just easier for him to talk to. She was so similar to him in many ways. She answered a question with a question and liked to play things close to the chest. She really was a woman after his own heart. He thought about her question for just a moment, thinking it best to start with one thing at a time. Clearly there was going to be a lot for both of them to tell, so for now best to start with the easier of the two topics.
"Let's start with what you've been up to here and then go from there?" he asked, wanting to make sure she would agree with his plans for the direction of their conversation. "That way we don't try to cram too much intel in at one time" he added, letting her know where his head was really at in the moment. --