[...Okay time to poke at Mikey again. It's far better than focusing on the shit that's bringing him down. Guess his friend's always good at making him feel better and... he really appreciates that.

Doesn't stop the slight ribbing in his voice.]

What, did he give you a hard time afterward? That just means you have to prove him wrong. Show him that you won't set fire to the kitchen when trying to cook mac and cheese.