[Silence fell between the two of them after Souji uttered his question, and all humor in Cliff's demeanor fled under that sharp look in Souji's eyes. For a brief moment Cliff stared back, stunned-- as if the words were a sharp smack across the face. His bewilderment was plain, and for once all of his skill with words failed him.
His mind raced with questions of his own: why would Albel even consider mentioning that? Surely, even with his periodic rages, he would have the sense to not say that.
Then, after what felt like an eternity, he finally breathed and turned away.]
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His mind raced with questions of his own: why would Albel even consider mentioning that? Surely, even with his periodic rages, he would have the sense to not say that.
Then, after what felt like an eternity, he finally breathed and turned away.]