She can give back as good as she gets when it comes to sideways glances. She lets the pause after his comment draw out just long enough to give it proper consideration, before turning her head just enough to make eye contact while replying.

"The indirect approach, then? I suppose it has a benefit, given the numbers we find ourselves dealing with it. You have some familiarity with this, then, Sir...?"

She trails off, leaving it open if he wants to provide a name.