[From the way he's phrasing it and his expression, it seems like something happened to his brother? Maybeee it's best to change the subject. New friend please don't feel so sad!!]

O-Oh, don't worry about it! All I do is schedule the cleaning services so, really, it's no big deal!

But I guess that means I'll probably see you around every now and then? --That is if I don't go through with a job change.