Lev grinned at Russel "Who said we are trying to be subtle comrade? we are just poking fun that is all" his warm friendly tone carried easily in the cramped space between himself, the Marine, Elf girl, and The red headed army officer. He was trying to break the ice by having some fun with his new comrades in arms and the only way he knew how was to laugh and joke even if it was at some one else's expense.