[He nods, smiling softly.] You could say that. I mean, it's not like he's completely changed or anything. There're still times when he loosens up a bit and you can see the old Hubert instead of the lieutenant. It's not too hard to get him all flustered, either.

[His inner rascal might be showing a little. Christopher must've noticed it too, judging by the question.]

Looks like you caught me... [Asbel laughs with quiet embarrassment, rubbing at his neck.] Yeah. Back when I was a kid, I didn't think I needed rules.