The pounding startled him, making him flinch back instinctively. However, he recovered quickly and leaned in close again. He wasn't whispering any more, but his voice was still low enough for close quarters to be a requirement in the busy park.

"Well, I've done this a few times. Each case is as different as the person we're trying to talk to. Usually two of us would approach her, sometimes even the Prof himself would help. But since I've got you, he agreed I should be able to handle it on my own this time."