"I am curious if it is serious. As in, that it might be considered for long-term." He was the last person to be familiar with dating habits, however, having never done so himself, and having not seen a great deal of it. He had spent his years most boys were chasing skirts around monks instead. "Car aside, how do you like him? That is what I'm asking."
Connor was also clueless that such a question might make a person defensive. He was genuinely curious, and would accept her answer either way. He was hopeful though that she was happy.
He then looked down at the mileage meter, slowing the car from the ten miles per hour it had crept up to.