Well, an honest compliment can be worth more than empty flattery, perhaps... but then again, in the end it's the same sort of thing. And Giorno still has the lack of privacy in his head, so his responses are guarded, despite their casual presentation... and so is he, despite the same.

So he taps his chin a little, and hmms slightly under his breath.

"To be honest, I'd rather discuss details once you leave here." Because he hates opening his hands in front of the government. Actually, he kind of hates governments. "But you'll be here... how long? Another month or so? I should be prepared by then."

A slight pause. "What's your official position now, anyway?"

It's probably boring.