[He leans forward, taking a moment to choose his words.]

Wish I knew who it is. But I've got to think I used to know someone a lot like you--someone brave and bright who thought it was her job to keep everyone safe.

[He chuckles, a little self-conscious. The description sounds clumsier now that he's voiced it.]

Strange ideas about monsters? Sounds like your world had its fair share of them. Monsters, I mean, not ideas as such.