Maybe you could convince her to tell you about some cool cryptids?

There's really no point in manipulating anyone. You're chummy. Just go on and ask!

There's really no point in manipulating anyone. She'd be only too pleased to tell you about her work. Go on and ask!

Sometimes, the most charming thing you can do is be reasonable in your requests.

You should totally use emotional blackmail. Because that always works on women.

Nope, you don't have any new winning tactics to get the woman to spill the beans about cryptids.

You're an enthusiastic idiot. But you're still an idiot.