[ The counter's fair enough, and Laurie snorts lightly at it even if she's able to look slightly admonished as well. Fortunate that it's not the sort of thing that really does throw him for a loop. ]

Only briefly. I know a couple of your siblings a little better, but not well.

I was in a similar situation before this, in a world that draws in people from all over. Seems to be a toss up as to whether people I know will know me.