[The way Yuan's thoughts pull back in shock makes Kratos flinch and withdraw himself, curling in a touch before he realises it. The other angels had always pulled back. He isn't sure which was worse; when they ignored him, or when they pulled back.

[Kratos only realises belatedly that Yuan might have different reasons for drawing back, and turns to check him visually. By that point Yuan seems to have recovered; at least, he doesn't show much sign of discomfort.

[She's-- Enthusiastic? Close enough. Kratos glances toward Raine once more, watching her mutter to herself. I'm sorry. If I hurt you. It hadn't occurred to him that even the distant thrum might be painful to someone who hadn't felt it before.]