[ The reaction is very relatable. If Alex was a little less self-conscious she might have considered spitting out her first mouthful too. At least he's proving himself to a completely normal person. Anyone would react that way. ]

I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were unaware. I would have given you warning.

[ She's getting the suspicion that there might be a bit more to this man than she first suspected. ]

I think so. I've heard you can grow your own fruit and vegetables if you have the patiences. Do you have much of a green thumb?

[ She can probably guess that the answer is a hard no, based off of just the few sentences they've exchanged. But she'll give him the chance to surprise her.]

Is this your first time here?