Sam snorts, amused, both at being told that he was useful 'either way'and Krem messing up his hair. He blushes lightly at that, not used to someone else doing that. Most of the time it's because he's too tall for someone else to do it, and just... the last time he remembered it happening was when he was still with his father and aunt.

Despite it being a bit rough Sam leans into it a bit, somewhat lost in thought. Only for a moment though, a smile quickly coming onto his face to cover up the deep thought he had been in. "Better be careful, Lieutenant. Anyone else hears you saying my name might start thinking you're doing more than just beating on me." There's a smirk on his face now, throwing back the words Krem had said to him not too long ago. He's very much aware that might earn him a good wallop