[his smile gets easier. He knows what that's like; he didn't always have the confidence and friendliness he has now.]

It's a matter of getting out there, I guess. Butting in uninvited works pretty well for me.

[a playful smirk now, looking at Ghyslain because oops, that's what he did.]

Either you make a new friend or you get yelled at. Could be worse, really.