The context of the following conversation is Just after they received the approval and funding, Austin abandoned the idea altogether.:
Austin says I've been thinking about our idea for the project..
The friend responds Me too. I think it seems rather risky. I just didn't want to say anything because we just got the approval and funding..
Austin responds I was actually thinking the same thing! Let's drop the idea and come up with an even better one..
The friend responds You read my mind!.
Austin responds Glad we're on the same page. So what direction do you want to go?.
The friend responds Let me get my notebook. I have some things written down in there..