[he studies her features and listens attentively for a tell in reply. seeing none, he simply sighs. ]

I appreciate the offer, but I'm afraid I must decline. My interest in Hayley is best kept quiet for her sake. [ an amused half-smile. ] Surprisingly enough, I'm rather unpopular.

[ it's joke because he's an asshole who ruins peoples lives for the sake of his family. hilarious. ]