Actually, ya know what? I was just thinking about it, and maybe if Rue made him a reasonable coffee and muffin or something, he would be a tad bit nicer. Food always softens a man up. ^^ Even a mean one.
Yeah, I'm thinking the puppies. He loves them, so he HAS to be a bit nicer around them. Atleast, I think he should be. That's where they could finally be able to have a reasonable conversation.