[It might have gotten a reaction like that from Steve if he hadn't been raised bouncing from base to base - even if Steve couldn't be military, he came from a career military family. This certain kind of humor, it was familiar to him.

He gives an exaggerated wince, dropping his voice to a stage whisper as he leaned in just a bit as if sharing a secret.]

Not so loud, they'll revoke my teaching licence if they hear you. Or, well, my teaching learner's permit. My ID card laminated down at Kinkos that grants me unlimited access to the closet where the paperclips and post-its are stored, okay, they'll take that away.