[He's patient while Kate stares at her drink, trying not to stare too intently even as he watches her movements and expressions so he can try to read between the lines of what she actually says, although what she does say makes sense especially given the analogy. Not only that, but he thinks it's similar to how he felt during the event, if perhaps a little more so.
So he nods to show he understands but asks a different question next, more as a lead up to what he really wants to get at, but it's important to start here.]
Are you naturally competitive already? Before this?
action.
So he nods to show he understands but asks a different question next, more as a lead up to what he really wants to get at, but it's important to start here.]
Are you naturally competitive already? Before this?