[Tonic chuckles.]

That's true! Some people might even consider that a normal conversation.

[it's a little like being on a first or a second date, though he doubts that many dates start with questions like, "have you ever killed anyone". just as the kettle starts to whistle, he removes it from the small stove and uses it to fill their cups.]

But I'm flattered to hear it. Would you like to start?