[ Truthfully, if only they had the time, he knows that he would be quite content to sit with her and listen to her talk about any subject she desired for hours. The many things she has seen and people she has met would astound him, he is certain of it, and he wishes to hear anything that she would tell him. And of course, he would not withhold an ounce of anything from her. He would have no secrets from her, that much he is certain of. ]

Well, I- I wondered if I might... [ He has not felt this nervous about anything in quite some time, but he decides it is well worth the effort to push past his nerves and put forth his request. ] Knowing that it is quite a ridiculous request, I-

[ Suddenly, despite his resolve, it seems as though his nerves get the best of him and he shakes his head. ]

No, never mind, it is far too foolish of me to even ask it.