[He appreciates the respect towards the violin. He smiles up at him, standing up on his tiptoes to give him a quick peck on the cheek before lowering himself again]

Oh I don't know, it reminds me a little of the harbor back home.

[It did smell, but he didn't mind it. His friends fish enough and leave him with enough fish to cook that he's very used to the smell]

Did you have somewhere else in mind? I got the feeling you weren't expecting to be found here.