[This is actually a much better answer than he was hoping for. His shoulders relax a little.]

I think so? I don't know. Flowey and I... got in a fight on my birthday.

[Which he thought he did a good job hiding, but he was definitely quieter after Flowey left. And he never picked up the flower crown that got thrown on the ground.]

I don't remember exactly what he said. But he thought I was gullible because I like him, and I like Dark Heart. But I like all the newcomers- well, most of them.

[Since he and Bigby have been fighting very publicly, there's no point in pretending everyone likes him.]