[It says something about how flustered Will's gotten him that, despite everything, the "working under you" comment gets a little more color coming back to his cheeks and he has to clear his throat before speaking. Maybe he's just spent enough time around Gladiolus to know exactly how easily that could become an innuendo.]

On duty or off my behavior reflects upon the crown. There's no such thing as truly off duty...

At least not back home. Here maybe there's more room for such things but it will take some getting used to.