[Wow... rude. He meets her gaze directly, one brow arched.]

It wasn't a question yet.

[Sharing information and brainstorming the next step was his original intent, although it's true in his analysis, he was already circling around to the idea. She's expedited the process of his thoughts.]

But if you're amenable, then we can perform what they expect. It would allow us to gather more information on this place.