I believe he assesses his performance everyday, Ma'am. [ He smiles at her ] Just that development on the assessment results has been slow. [ His smile slowly fades. He lights up a cigarette and takes a long, deep drag ]

The hardest habits to let go are those which were made to remedy something in the past. Good before, but bad once what they're remedying isn't there anymore. [ He's trying not to fall into contemplative Brig mode. Failing. Doesn't bother to fake a smile on his face. Liandrin likely wouldn't appreciate that anyway ]