Show-off

Stale

Sour

Skim

Scrub

Self-deprecating humour

Thick skin

Won solemne over

Straightforward

Bind it

Gloomy

Dismal

Come round to an idea

Put up with

Get it off your chest

Listen with one ear

Up its pace

No-holds-barred

Brand new

Stalk

Swarmed

Succint

Lurk

Eager

Bring on