[While he doesn't react, it also means he doesn't put a stop to the obvious display of affection. Something he would normally avoid at any cost. At this point does appearing to have no emotion prove anything? He's already failed in reaching Sparda's strength, and now even Dante has passed him. Or is it another chance to try aagain? He can't very well do anything until he's decided which it is.]

Don't dare cry, it's pathetic.