Smoke's voice softens a little, as if talking to a young child, but not in a patronising way. It's soothing and reassuring. He talks with a welcoming smirk, which had come across his face when Minxs smiled.

Yes, I noticed. I come from Gloucestershire, in the countryside! On the other side of the country, as well. My mum's from London as well!

He knows that talking about things in common would help her. He didn't want to alienate the girl... certainly with Alexandra standing right there (not that that's the only reason).