"I doubt too many people linger in this area either way so I'll know to keep an eye out." It's good to know that he'll at least be relatively accepting of Sasuke's criticisms instead of perceiving them solely as judgement.

"Do you mean taller than you alone or actually tall?" There it is. As someone who's 5'6" at most he doesn't get the chance to pull this card very often so he's going to milk it.