[ She pauses to consider this briefly before going forward with her first instinct about how to respond. ]

It seems to be that there is no limit on having friends. Of course, you could bide your time, or we could take those first steps now.

[ He seems to be a decent sort, if just a little mysterious, but that only adds to her curiosity. ]

I suppose I should say that I have yet to meet anyone who speaks of the things you do, not only how you speak them. [ But lest he become put off or offended, she puts on a smile, the warmest one she can manage, for his benefit. ]

All of this only makes me wish to converse with you for a little while longer, if I might be allowed to admit that.