[The number of conversations looming in Kratos's future almost makes him wish he's back defending Luin -- almost. At least the one he's dreading most has been put off until he gets back from Triet; as it is, all he could convince Raine to do was tell the children they were waiting in Asgard for him to get back.

[He can't even say for sure whether Yuan would be with him -- or that he would come back. He also isn't sure whether Raine's firm 'I'll see you later' was a matter of faith or lack of knowledge as to what role Yuan had played in Kratos's recent history.

[Still. After a manner of speaking, walking up to the Renegades' base in Triet is very nearly the most palatable part of this venture. Especially the part where the door-guards falter halfway through their challenge.]

Halt there! Who --

[Kratos halts, spreading his empty hands, and watching with some distant amusement the way the Renegades recoil from the sight of him.]

Tell Yuan I need to see him. I'll hand over my weapon, if you wish.

[So saying, he unbuckles Flamberge and sets it, sheathed, in the sand, and steps back about ten feet. There's a bit of hastily whispered debate as to who, exactly, has to stay here and who gets to flee into the base; but after a moment one of them comes cautiously forward to collect his sword, and backs away into the cover of the building. The other, huddled behind her shield, hovers very close to the door.]