"Absolutely horrible." He hated conferences. They never went well.

"I enjoyed seeing you there. I would love to go more with you. And at least once or twice not tell anyone we are coming." He'd like that. Show her some of his favorite places without hurrying or being watched, at first, anyway.


"I can do that. You want me to behave, or you want to take our time?" He winked at her as he rose and shifted to help her better.