"To put it tactically, yes."

Tiny noogie. "Now that I'm up, yes, I'm going to read it. In pieces, and talk with him after reading each piece. Ask questions, gauge his reactions. It'll let me see, theoretically, which pieces are most sensitive for him and start to clue me in on where we should focus. Hopefully build some trust or show me where I should step lightly. But anyone I'm matched with is getting the option of privacy until they trust me with that kind of information, slow path or not."

He sighs. "I really wish I hadn't gone down right after being paired."