The colour in Viatorus' cheeks is directly proportional to the amount Hughes talks about him. He should probably feel complimented but he looks mortified.

"What do you meant 'very cozy together'?"

No, wait, now he looks mortified. He quickly tries to stammer up a defence. "V-V-Verity's very nice, i-i-isn't she, Mr. Lt. Colonel? Sh-She's probably as cozy with lots of people as she is with me."