[The fact that Yuan can't entirely tell is the least reassuring part about all this. Kratos exhales for the first time since Yuan replaced his hand on Kratos's back. It's a bit shaky. All of him is a bit shaky right now, more caused by what's in his head than anything else.

[And now that Kratos knows, the thought of leaving it alone is very nearly unconscionable. How many scars does he have in him? This, at least, might be one he can do something about. Wounded, not broken. Yuan may not be a healer, but he does know Kratos's mana. If he says it, Kratos is willing to believe it.

[He has to believe it.]

Is there any reason not to start tonight?

[Right now, Kratos trusts Yuan's judgement far more than his own.]