He did catch the meaning of her comment, and again wondered who she was, but realized that his shop and he weren't exactly secrets in the wizarding world. Most people recognized him, he was hard to miss, what with the Weasley red hair. "Yea, well, seems like everyone needs a little pick me up these days, even joke shop owners," he said, the smile falling a little, but he quickly put it back in place.
"Hm, maybe I will, though it's awful nice, you won't miss it will you?" He listened to her whipser and chuckled. "And what makes you think I'll be alone?" he asked.