Ah. His expression sours a little at the laugh, but he mercifully keeps it turned toward the potted plant, making sure it's nice and secure in its temporary home, until he can talk a more carefully neutral look into taking its place.

"Maybe." Talking and listening are both incredibly difficult, though! He can't say she's wrong, but his own experiences with it are kinda. not great. for the most part. So, sorry if his reply comes off as a bit dismissive. "I've never actually done any gardening before, though. It's still a bit of a learning curve."