[ JJ listens, mostly he can't talk with the spoon in his mouth, and he swallows the soup dutifully, looking surprised. ]

I wouldn't have pegged you as the youngest since you're so responsible. Is your brother a wild child?

[ That's an easier picture to paint: the quiet and reasonable Lukas, pained deeply by his older brother's daredevil lifestyle, and forced to live the rest of his life as a square as a result. ]

You're totally off. [ He chuckles, not even wincing at the slightly twinge in his throat. ] I've got nine siblings! I come from a big family, that's why it's so weird to be here. I'm not used to being alone.

[ :( ]