[He caught sight of the change in expression, for however brief it was, but... he wasn't sure what to make of it or why. And unfortunately, now wasn't one of those times that he really had much chance to think on it. They were still in the field, after all.]

We make a good team, then. Honestly, I've already had a much better time with you than I did with my last roommate.

[Not that the bar was terribly high, nor that Maple was unbearable or anything, but... it's actually a difference of night and day.]