Says the one who performed history's first mana transfusion at his own expense.

[Yes, this is a very deliberate throwback to Yuan's own accusation, regarding Kratos expelling his mana. That, at least, had been necessary. But there's no edge to the words, regardless; in fact Kratos can barely keep the smile off his face.

[Still, he does submit to the refusal by sinking back against the wall and Yuan's shoulder, waving Dirk away as the dwarf stamps closer rather threateningly. Dirk eyes him suspiciously, then grunts and collects their bowls, moving back to the other side of the room.]

Do your ribs feel better now, at least?