[Which is true, and yet. Kratos moves to obey automatically by pulling back his elbows to lean on while he tilts his head back -- and instantly regrets that. Slow exhale, slow inhale, and after a moment that aching paralysis subsides enough for him to sit up more properly and tips his head back that way, closing his eyes just in case.]
But -- we should at least test to see whether the seal has learned anything.
[Which means Yuan attempting to shave him while awake, with or without handcuffs.]
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[Which is true, and yet. Kratos moves to obey automatically by pulling back his elbows to lean on while he tilts his head back -- and instantly regrets that. Slow exhale, slow inhale, and after a moment that aching paralysis subsides enough for him to sit up more properly and tips his head back that way, closing his eyes just in case.]
But -- we should at least test to see whether the seal has learned anything.
[Which means Yuan attempting to shave him while awake, with or without handcuffs.]