[Al sits back on his bed, and he listens, expression floating between tight-lipped anger, annoyance, and a blankness remniscent of Itachi's own expressions. However, he does seem to think it over.]

For the most part, I go with what I naturally feel. It's only when I'm angry or feeling stressed that I hold back.

You, of all people, have gotten me to show parts of myself that I never thought I had, and that more importantly, I'm not sure I honestly like. I don't mean to keep the fact that I've got a spine under wraps, but people act like they're surprised when they see it.

I'm going to be me whether you like it or not, Itachi.

But I will stop holding back, if it means that much to you.