[Why is she acting like he really should have been expecting her?!

It's too soon to tell if she's just playing along with this or if there's really something wrong with her, but— well, he's a patient man, and it's not like there's anything else to do right now. So time will tell.

(Probably?!)]

That is kind of you. [He says it with a smile, but it's more out of amusement than genuine appreciation.] And what did I do to deserve such kindness? I'd ask if we've met, but I don't usually associate with "kind souls."