[He isn't sure whether he actually hoped Raine would leave off or not. Maybe he hoped he'd be given enough time to sink into his own thoughts, let instinct take over -- be absolved of the responsibility of thinking.

[But Raine doesn't wait long enough for that. Kratos doesn't grimace, but his mouth slants ruefully.]

I'm not the only one who relies on people choosing not to see what's right in front of them.

[Divert, divert.]