Devero is actually reasonably aware of that, and doesn't press Soldat on it. He had to try, but he accepts the rebuff gracefully.

He accepts the redirect with clear-- well, not delight, because delight isn't really appropriate in the context, but there's no mistaking the way his eyes light up. "Sure, I'd be happy to check it out. I have my kit in my tent, we head that way when you're done eating?"