First research interview for my novel: with high-ranking professor

  • Professor: So, tell me what you want to know?
  • Me: Erm...
  • Professor: Well, how about we start with you telling me what your character is like, what happens to her?
  • Me: Erm...
  • Professor: So, when you said you wanted some information about this, had you done any research beforehand?
  • Me: Erm...