They can! That's a thing!?

[She is amazed at hearing about this because holy fuck future. Too bad her amazement will not last for very long as she continues to listen to his story.]

She sounds like a really wonderful person. You're speaking of her with so much care and affection that I can't imagine her being anything else. I'm really glad you got the chance to meet her.

[A slight pause.]

...how did you two meet, by any chance? ...if it's okay to ask, that is.