[Kratos hesitates now. Truthfully, the idea of having Lloyd out of danger is compelling -- but ill-fated. Lloyd would never stand for it; they'd need to make him a prisoner in truth, and he would never learn the skills he needs to survive as Kratos's son, let alone anything else.]

I'd prefer to think it gives me incentive. Yes, we'll need rheairds.

[Even if Volt fails them once they cross the border, they do have Sheena.]

And we'd need to awaken the summon spirits -- though not before we're prepared to handle the Eternal Sword. The stress on the Seed isn't worth the risk.

[He focusses on Yuan again.]

We'd also likely need to count on your Renegades as support and cover. Perhaps they could approach the Tethe'allan Chosen before our arrival; if Origin won't accept you, he may accept him.