"Nah, I'm sure it's okay. You seem happy, and it's not like..." What, it's not like you're wrecking things? That seems a little harsh, especially since the dude is smiling like that. He's been trying to stay positive lately; now would be a good time to practise that. "I mean, it's good for the garden and stuff, so." Nice save, expert conversationalist.

"Where're you from?"

Fish stands about 5'7", by the way, and therefore feels sort of miniature right now. But that's okay, he's used to it.