[Kratos doesn't know why he expected any help from that quarter. At least his moment of silence goes unnoticed in the wake of reactions to Yuan's confirmation that he is, indeed, an angel. Colette beams and Lloyd lets out a glad cry.]

Great! That means we've got an even better chance of being able to save Colette!

[Behind the smile, Colette's combined relief and guilt is nearly palpable -- at least to Kratos. He's familiar with the feeling.]

It's so great to know there are still good angels in the world -- the worlds.

[This last is with a gentle smile toward Sheena, including her. The sight of it is so familiar that it makes Kratos's chest ache, and he abruptly turns away to close the window. (It isn't really necessary; the location of this inn is designed to use the window obscure any noise, using privacy as their draw for patrons.)]

Unfortunately, we're few and far between. Most angels have been brainwashed and can barely think for themselves; those who can are like Remiel. They delight in manipulating people they see as inferior beings.

[At least he says all this with his customary evenness, and by the time he turns around there's no sign Colette had dug past his defences once again, as she is so wont to do.]