Simple

"So what's with the denim, anyway? I've always kind of thought about you as the Hippie Monks."
"Hah, I guess that's not too far off."
"Really?"
"Yes. Well, I guess it's much more comfortable than the usual wool robes, although I've certainly never had to wear them."
"Oh."
"Is everything alright?"
"Not really."
"Do you want to talk about it?"
"Not really."
"Anything you need, I'm here for you."
"I know. I just want to sit here and drink coffee and look at the brother I haven't seen in seven years."
"Okay. I can manage that."
"Just seeing you there makes me think there's a lot more that's possible."