I used sarcasm to deflect because you made me feel uncomfortable. I wasn’t talking about, nor was I interested in talking about, his recent acting choices or lack thereof. I made an innocuous, positive comment about him because I like who he appears to be as a person. There wasn’t an invitation there to debate his merits as an actor.
Worf: Why would I even be considered?
Alexander: Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
Worf: Ah! Who let you out of the room?! Get out of here before anyone sees you