Ophelia shrank back from the anger for a moment, eyes-widening and pom shaking a hint. Then she seemed to realize Sheena wasn't mad at her--at least she hoped he wasn't. Still, things were happening too fast, and Ophelia sighed and moved to hide more against Vincent's chest, paws wrapped in her scarf.

Vincent would not claim he knew Albel well, but he was observant. Sheena's protectiveness was not surprising and the taller gunslinger was similarly angry. That others would consider everything they went through simply a 'game' or not real...

Then Fayt was arriving, and Vincent recognized him. Remembered him, from one of the first times he'd gone monster-hunting with Albel. Even if it was clear this version of Fayt did not remember or recognize them.

"We met on another world. Time moves differently there." Stepping up closer and keeping his voice low. As much for their group and Fayt solely as he could. "Friends is a complicated concept, but we are confirmed as allies and those who take interest in his well-being and safety." So yes--they were friends for certain.