No. He really wasn't 'seeing' it. He didn't like surprises. Surprises got people hurt.

... This one hadn't. His pride had been wounded, but given time it would recover. He guessed it might have been a little bit amusing. Not 'hilarious', as she claimed, but amusing. He wasn't quite ready to smile at her, but a self-deprecating smirk, letting her know he was in on the joke, wasn't beyond his ability as he handed over the last of his clothing.