[Oh. That. The part he knows he can't explain in any sort of detail without making the kid even more upset. Might as well go for the most superficial part.]

It's great that you want to be with me because you love me and all, but...I don't know...I mean, not everyone digs the whole scarecrow look, but...

[He shrugs. He probably looks pretty pathetic right now. He feels pathetic.]