[ Hearing might not be his strongest sense, but the high pitch of Cadel's voice gives him some pause.

Cadel had been - understandably paranoid, when they'd met. It would be best, he thinks, not to tell him of prior connections here, since that would only mean he was holding an 'advantage' over Cadel - even if it was one he would never use. If he really is younger than he was, then he won't remember regardless. ]

...You looked overwhelmed, so I decided to help you. It's often quite...ah, busy, for imports, especially new ones who aren't used to it.

I had quite a bit of sensory overload myself, when I first arrived. I was sympathetic to your plight. [ He has to check himself from going into parent mode. Younger or not, Cadel is still Cadel, and that maturity still applies (he assumes). ]