[Christopher listens happily. He really does like listening to people talk about their family.]

Well, you know how it is. You never forget what they were like when they're young, no matter how much they grow and change. And isn't that shy part of him still somewhere in his history, if not his heart? Let's say that he can stay shy for as long as you remember him that way.

[He grins at Asbel.] Wait. That means you're the irresponsible one always getting into trouble and breaking the rules?