[A unique friendship. Yeah, Sheena's getting that. Only friendship isn't maybe the word she'd have used. Definitely not given the way Kratos looks about the whole situation.]

[She nods only a little hesitantly.]

So I should expect a lot of probing questions from her, huh. Okay, I'll make sure I have my story straight.

[She'll stick to as much of the truth as possible, given the constraints provided by these three. When Kratos moves Sheena turns to him, matches his step forward and holds out her hand.]

[The hesitation is telling. Sheena folds her fingers carefully over the locket and doesn't look inside. If it's a memento, then it isn't her business. She'll just make sure it gets to Lloyd.]

Right. Hm...

[One possible problem she's noting right away.]

How do I stop them from being convinced I know where you're being held, since obviously I saw you in person? If it's your son, he'll want to turn around for you, right? How's their tactics?

[How's their common sense is what she means. Most people wouldn't think assaulting an entire base would be a good idea, but that's most people. They might think, with her, they have a chance of infiltration.]

[Yuan smiles a very thin and not at all mirthful smile.]

The sandstorm.