[Yuan takes the comb and simply holds it for a moment or two, considering. Finally he directs Kratos to sit down where braiding won't be a great trial for either of them. Physically, anyway.]

You can still go to the medical wing, if you really feel the need.

[And explain. And deal with more people clucking at him. If Kratos really wants to...]

[Yuan has the same careful briskness to his braiding this time as ever, and he opts for a pattern he's used before, something simple but indicative. The time passes quickly enough.]

There. Are you ready to go?