She listened and understood. She wanted the truth and the whole truth, even if the truth was dirty and terrible, but she was also ethical. She only reported the facts, and if that hurt someone that deserved it then so be it. But Superman didn't deserve that. Neither did anyone associated with him.
"I understand. That's probably something you'd rather not discuss." She replied, making a mental note to divert the conversation from anything associated with any kind of identity.
"What brought you to Metropolis?" Lois inquired, hoping that was something he actually could answer and would feel comfortable with. The last thing she wanted was for him to freeze up.