[He is going to be nosy, and quietly read / skim over what she's got written down. It seems harmless enough... which he has to say is a relief. Nothing manipulative, no veiled threats or half-truths to sway the population. In fact, it's good writing but ordinary writing. Kind of refreshing, really.
He slides the papers back over to her.] Can't say I ever met an honest journalist before now. [He offers her a hand.] Captain Malcolm Reynolds.