[lavi listens closely, and despite this entire situation for what it is -- he looks like he's enjoying the explanation... and then he hears that last part, and his expression turns sober again.]

...Anger, huh? Met some pretty easygoing folks so far, but... [yeah, he thinks so too.

he runs a hand through his hair,]

Wish I talked to the guy a little more, asked him what he thought of the contest. [and whether he wanted to win]