I meant make a script for yourself. Write out what you wanna say and read from it, rather than just - talking. [She's assuming that's what he did for his first network post, since it seems like that sort of rambling thing that academics and really smart people do.

She nods for the thanks, and listens to what he has to saw about law enforcement, which is all true and a reasonable assumption to make. She appreciates that he was checking for her comfort, rather than his own curiosity (some people just like to know they're right). It's partially why she decides to give an honest answer.]

I was taught that cops were the bad guys, when I was growing up. I know most of them actually aren't, but it's kinda hard to unlearn. [Her tone suggests that it's not really a big deal, which it honestly isn't. She knows some good cops, she knows some bad ones, and generally it doesn't affect her life too much to distrust them a little.] You don't need to worry about it, though, if I was uncomfortable I'd leave.

[And although she has a few guesses, it's easier to ask:] Why don't they?