That's what I noticed. [Albel had a short fuse, but he also had a lot of self-loathing in him that came from a place that Souji could only imagine. After the fight, he'd goaded Souji into attacking him and Souji would have if it hadn't been for Cliff. After seeing Albel's actions, he knew the man wouldn't have given much of a fight. It was something Souji knew all too well, and something he hated in himself too.]

It still matters if you three decided to keep it a secret. Just like with your abilities, Fayt-kun, I'll pry but I won't force you to tell me anything. [Cliff though was another matter. Souji had told him of his future, but Cliff had kept everything a secret on his end.] If I have your blessing, I might ask him later.