[That's the most important reason, as silly as Zelos knows it is. He trusts his gut, and his gut tells him that the Pope was a bit too relieved when he found out that Zelos isn't dead. Zelos learned very early on that the people who fawn over him the most are the people most likely to leave him hanging when push comes to shove. Like his dad.
Like his mom.]
But that's not all. No one knows I come here except the people in the castle. I thought -- it could be the guards, but they're not acting suspicious. They're scared of you and they don't hide it. The Pope keeps asking about you like he thinks you're a hero.
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[That's the most important reason, as silly as Zelos knows it is. He trusts his gut, and his gut tells him that the Pope was a bit too relieved when he found out that Zelos isn't dead. Zelos learned very early on that the people who fawn over him the most are the people most likely to leave him hanging when push comes to shove. Like his dad.
Like his mom.]
But that's not all. No one knows I come here except the people in the castle. I thought -- it could be the guards, but they're not acting suspicious. They're scared of you and they don't hide it. The Pope keeps asking about you like he thinks you're a hero.
[A pause, and then a self-assured nod.]
Plus, the Papal Knights are scary.