He's very good at not saying anything. Or, saying things without talking, is more the vibe here. It's annoying as fuck asking a question that deserves at least a sentence and getting, at best, a terse greeting card instead. But it's still a thing she can respect to a degree.

Talking to people is hard.

"Sounds like that means a lot to you." This is sincere, she means it. As it sounds like admitting that much is more than most get, and saying it took something from him. "And so does she."