That was just an idea that came to my mind, since journalist are sort of detective too. Don't worry about it :)

[Totally not because other versions of her have dabbled in espionage before and he's aware of it, no ma'am.]

I think so too. It's a pity that kindness seems to be in short supply nowadays.

[ She can't see him, but he's grimacing at that last bit. Too familiar a flaw, even if that was his old self. ]

No. I don't enjoy being in a relationship with someone who's scared of me; that's awful for everyone involved. It would not be fair or real.