[He chuffs a small breath of laughter at her optimism; he appreciates it even as he understands that it can only mean so much, coming from someone who's so new to the situation. He glances up at her as he steams the milk for her latte with hollow, dark eyes, a smile lighting up his pale face.]

That's very kind. Thank you. And yes... I wouldn't have asked you here if I wasn't willing to tell you more. Refusing to talk to the media has never done any of us any good.