Nicky has a small smile or a small snort at most as reaction to whatever joke the Old Guard members say. He does find things amusing but he doesn't have much of a physicial reaction to it except when it comes to Joe. Joe doesn't need to try and Nicky is already bursting in laughter. It can be the worst dad joke that makes everyone else cringe, and it'll make Nicky laugh out loud.
Joe/Nicky, only Joe can get Nicky to laugh