Shyness taking over (joining?)

"You heard correct, it is very beautiful here." Gerhardt listened on as Coulter spoke on respect and courtesy. These were traits he admired, and he was glad to hear that this man felt the same. "Are you familiar with our laws and the way we function in Seracia?" It was a typical question, one that he asked of everyone. If they were already familiar he did not need to go over the details, but if they were not he would explain everything so that there was no confusion. It was best for everything to be laid out in the open from the start.

"Speech"