Gen hummed thoughtfully. "That sounds like hyperbole, I believe."

With so many parsnips pulled up now, he carefully began to gather them all together, making certain they were secured and they wouldn't get dropped or broken as they continued to explore. He continued to guess, "Unless he's allergic to rocks, of course! But it's an example of something silly, I believe, knowing Roland. He acts terribly seriously for someone so young-looking. Perhaps he just doesn't wish to be embarrassed."

Of course, he's only making assumptions, based on what he knew of the man. Which wasn't much at all, but Gen was fairly good at reading people.