It's not like he couldn't use the laugh.

"Well, speaking of women, I'm gonna go find me some prettier company." He patted Conner on his shoulder. "Hopefully I'll have better luck than you."

He started off, but paused for a second.

"Oh, listen, if any of the 'command staff'--" he didn't actually make air quotes, but it was clear in his tone. He was well aware that their titles were more symbolic than anything else, "--starts giving you shit for this, let me know. I'll handle them."