There is a pause, where he stills as the various scenarios of what she's implying run through his head. It doesn't precisely shock him, because his opinion of politicians has never been particularly high, but he is offended on several fronts, both on principle, and personally on her behalf.

He reminds himself not to jump to conclusions, however. Deliberately, he wipes at his mouth and beard with his napkin, before slowly asking, "Am I to take that... that he made an advance on you?" His distaste is clear in the way he very carefully keeps his face and tone blank, devoid of any emotion.