Phil nodded. "I've seen the first one, yes. Most of those weapons/cars/protocol are very much the stuff of science fiction. However, that "Noisy Bug" gun that one of them had bears a striking resemblance to something that SHIELD uses. And of courses, the suits are very similar." He smiled. "Does that make me a Man in Black?"
He listened again, but decided not to ask any more questions about her brother or his death. It was upsetting her and this was a first date. Not really an appropriate time for such subjects.
"I'll see if I can find a book on cacti," he said, smiling again. "I've spent a fair amount of time in desert settings and there are a wide variety, yes. I don't think I have a flair for cactus arranging however."
Again, his thumb moved slowly over their knuckles as he watched her reaction. "And I like spending time with you, Virginia," he said, sincerely. "It's nice. It's ... a time where I don't have to think about work or things related to work. I can spend time and have dinner with lovely company. And, if it's alright with you, I'd like there to be another chance for it some evening."