[Despite everything, a corner of Kratos's mouth lifts, a tell of wry amusement, of familiarity at making plans, arguing them out in discussion -- even with the addition of so many others.]

And we'll go to Thoda, and see how Undine wants to test us. Then -- I'll become the traitor to heaven once more, I suppose.

Don't say that!

[Colette's temper flares are, very often, predictable, and yet always a surprise. Kratos glances toward her and she's already stepped forward, her fists clenched in front of her and chin lifted with indignation all on his behalf.]

Don't talk like that. I may not know angels and Martel, but I still believe there's a goddess in all of us -- that still, small voice of conscience. If a goddess doesn't reside in heaven, then she resides there. And you can't betray that, not if you're trying to save people. You can't betray heaven, when it's within you as goodness. So don't say that, Kratos -- because you are a good person. You wouldn't be helping us, otherwise.

[Not for the first time, Kratos doesn't know how to answer; and, not for the first time, he can't hold that gaze. He looks away with a soft huff instead.]

Perhaps.