[Cliff sighed, knowing full well that his hands were tied in this matter. A deal was a deal but, while he had intended on sharing the information with Souji eventually, he found himself wholly unprepared for how to handle this.]

That is because it's very complicated, [he explained, casting Souji another look after he had recollected himself.]

Fayt told me that he shared some of his side of things. When did Albel tell you this-- around the same time?