[ The enthusiasm is so surprising that her brows lift, and she stares back at him as if he's grown a second head. ]

Wow. Eager, are we? [ The attempts to cover his tracks make her smile sideways, amused, and she nods slowly. ]

Hmm... You think so? What kind of person do you think we'd need to find who's "right" for the job?

[ They're just playing a game, now, because she's going to have him do it, after that reaction... But, still. ]