Didn't asthmatic use some kind of cigarette to calm the slowly closing lung tissue? Maybe Steve had given it up coming here, since that kind of thing probably wasn't allowed in army regulations. Of course, Steve wasn't allowed in army regulations either, but here the guy was getting dressed after a hazing.

"If it's between me having to curl up and you being warm, I'll lend you my blanket tonight," he said with a shrug. It was really about getting closer, to show Steve he was an alright guy when he was anything but. "The alternative seemed inappropriate to suggest."