You didn't mention it before... [ even alluding to it, malik didn't catch it, but that could very well be his own lack of life experience. ]

Even with that being the case, you seem to have done well for yourself. You've made it this far, haven't you?

[ it's actually more impressive that itsuki got dealt such a rough hand but has managed to work past that. for as dismissive malik can be, it's still... admirable. but he won't admit that. ]