[ she does appreciate the honesty, regardless of how said honesty makes her nervous. she needs no reminder of how he changed during those sixty-or-so years. that was enough of a shock the first time. nowadays she might be less surprised to see a change in him, but it would disappoint her on a level she isn't sure she wants to address. she's gotten used to the man he is now and she likes him as he is. she would rather not have that change again. ]
Knowing you? Yes. [ it's a good enough cover conversation for their real topic.
she follows suit. ] I spoke with a young woman who said everything has been repressed. How bad is it? [ does it hurt, how is he doing without his abilities, etc? ]