"Engaging?" Whoa there, he never said anything about engaging. He is really not the run-into-battle type, thanks. Though that assumption does give him some information about Shiala, and it isn't making her any less intimidating.
"I'm looking for cameras, not...gun turrets." Or whatever else might actually be called a defense in Dirk's mind. He folds the map and tucks it under his arm, then offers a hand for her to shake. Hey, formalities are formalities, and he's English. He's not going to let being slightly scared of her stop him. "Dirk. Dirk Gently. Nice to meet you."
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"I'm looking for cameras, not...gun turrets." Or whatever else might actually be called a defense in Dirk's mind. He folds the map and tucks it under his arm, then offers a hand for her to shake. Hey, formalities are formalities, and he's English. He's not going to let being slightly scared of her stop him. "Dirk. Dirk Gently. Nice to meet you."