[He's not some flustered child that will shrink back when being scolded. But he is still a stubborn idiot but one who will acknowledge his faults. He must have said something to make him actually yell which is more than likely his refusal.]

No, you should not be. I am...just accustomed to having to shoulder everything myself. That I must otherwise everything will fall apart. Working through pain is commonplace and if I ever showed any sign of weakness...

[And when Ishgard has a frail string of peace, he just could not afford respite. He had capable people but he could only rely on the Scions for so long and Lucia and Handeloup had their own lives. He'd felt guilty for trying to take what lives they had out of work to help him out when he is very capable.]