Probably because they know that people without any money and the desire to have something green in their living spaces don't have any other option.

[ He lifts up one of the plastic pots. It's cheap, costing no more than what he would reasonably spend on a coffee and a bagel. He tuts at it. Poor thing. He feels bad for it. ]

I'm almost impressed. It takes real skill to kill mint.

[ He raises a brow at Kimmuriel and says, ] Good of you to come talk to me properly this time.

[ It's more a joke than anything else. Breaking the ice. He won't hold it against him if Kimmuriel doesn't. ]