There was a difference between being a jerk and withholding truths. Certain truths. But that wouldn't really be an issue for anyone for a couple of years, at least.

Reno would keep right on withholding, and he'd face the backlash when it got to that point.

Yeah.

"You got a good head on your shoulders, Rookie," he decided. "You'll make a kickass asshole someday."