[He takes her hand and squeezes, but not as if to crush. He's always been better at seeing eye to eye with women, for whatever old hidden instinct. He nods agreement to her, the start of a partnership.]

I know you're more a city type, but I'd like to take you out into the CES in a couple weeks, see how your feline side manifests. Up for it?

[That one really is mostly for his better understanding-- he's willing to drop it if she's uncomfortable.]