"Thanks, mate."

[This was in response to the first bit. He had been about to ask you which room was his but he'd just been taken off guard by your comment there. He self-consciously ran a hand through the tangle, not feeling that it really added much to his appearance. . .But maybe he'd pay special attention to making sure it looked good after his shower since you said something about it.]

" . . Yeah. You know I worked hard to achieve this style."

[There's a ghost of a grin.]

" . . . And don't work yourself too hard."