The bit of clapping disarms him, and then the positive(?) affirmation more so - it's not the reaction he's expecting considering that there's no direct parallel to Prestidigitation here that he's found. It actually bothers him quite a bit that most magic here seems so focused on combat applications, but those are thoughts for another time. Back to the present, Allumin.

"Thank you...? Sorry, I'm... not sure if you're being genuine or patronizing."

Great thing to say after you've already inconvenienced someone. He already regrets it.