[He looks at her, as if trying to prove a point that no, he's totally not shy! What are you talking about.....]

You say that kind of thing to any guy, I'm pretty sure he'd be a little shy or embarrassed about it.

[Which is... not at all true. Michael had always been a little naturally shy, but after the accident with his sister, it only accentuated this aspect of his personality, making him more withdrawn that he would normally.] But still, I'm glad you can see I'm trying my best. I want to add to productivity, not be a hindrance.