No one's always honest, but that doesn't affect his willingness to believe her on what's already been said. To a point, and not with inflexibility. She's the most believable, least superficial person he's come across. She may be the only one that's anything like him; her value hangs on that.

He wonders if she'd really prefer to hear it that way. If he finds out and verifies they're not alone, and that she has been entirely truthful, he might try laying it out that plain. See if she can handle the pragmatism. That really would be refreshing.

"Well then I've got a couple more questions, if you're up for it."