"You should go out sometime." Why? Why not. It seems like something Tom might say. Bruce is inherently interested in Ilde because she's working with Hasi, in one way or another, but it's in a wholly different way to the social interest Tom might (should?) have.

"If you ever catch me out, remind me to give you some recommendations. I suspect I owe you for the surprise."

... Of hurling some guy on her, yes.