Should I initiate R talk?

[Arsene]

Hello Adinva

I see what you mean about talking to her a bit like you talk to a child. I can answer her questions directly but just keep it at that. I just don't feel right about becoming aloof or unresponsive to her questions. In my view, questions show an interest and I'd like to show her that I'm open to discussion. That this aspect of our old relationship is still there no matter what (and even improved), and that if someday, she decides to open up that she knows she can still trust me to listen.
Obviously, I try very hard not to be too hopeful about all of this and to take it for what it's worth. Words.
And if some of this backfires on me, then I'll step back and stop doing it, right?

Thx Again.