[So, yes. Very young. They had discussed the possibility of leaving him with Phaidra, but Kratos had been concerned by the thought that Cruxis might decide to use the village against them once their intent to resist the Journey became known. Bad enough that Colette's father and grandmother were there, without Raine being compromised by her brother, and Lloyd by his best friend, as well.
[Kratos is very familiar with how compromising best friends can be. Especially right now.
[His eyes narrow at Yuan and without answering he goes into the bathroom and closes the door; because it isn't precisely untrue. Even still, they've previously held conversations while Kratos has showered before; so when Kratos has taken care of other needs he calls through the door as he undresses:]
Genis has more magical talent in him than the two of us combined. With an exsphere, he would be more than capable of defending himself.
[An exsphere is not a cruxis crystal, after all. Kratos is not mentioning that Raine is Genis's sister, in case Yuan wasn't paying attention when they met. He knows the argument Yuan will use, at that. So was Martel.]
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[So, yes. Very young. They had discussed the possibility of leaving him with Phaidra, but Kratos had been concerned by the thought that Cruxis might decide to use the village against them once their intent to resist the Journey became known. Bad enough that Colette's father and grandmother were there, without Raine being compromised by her brother, and Lloyd by his best friend, as well.
[Kratos is very familiar with how compromising best friends can be. Especially right now.
[His eyes narrow at Yuan and without answering he goes into the bathroom and closes the door; because it isn't precisely untrue. Even still, they've previously held conversations while Kratos has showered before; so when Kratos has taken care of other needs he calls through the door as he undresses:]
Genis has more magical talent in him than the two of us combined. With an exsphere, he would be more than capable of defending himself.
[An exsphere is not a cruxis crystal, after all. Kratos is not mentioning that Raine is Genis's sister, in case Yuan wasn't paying attention when they met. He knows the argument Yuan will use, at that. So was Martel.]