"Well, no. It's a codename, but for now it will do. What's your name?"

So he's not a mind reader. But he's a good listener, and right now Ellie's heartbeat is going on like a hummingbird with nervousness and anxiety. Not that he can blame her, considering the situation but he wonders what is it about himself that set it off.

He offers her his hand.

"And if you give me the knife, I can fix it."