[It's been two years since Zelos last saw Lloyd, so he's a bit delayed by surprise before turning a bright grin on Nethan.] See? He already knows I'm amazing. He's learning so fast.

[Kratos's demure respect, along with Yuan and Lloyd's apologies -- half-assed though they are -- definitely help. But the thing that makes Nethan slide back into neutrality is the knowledge that if he tries to pursue it, he'll alienate the Chosen. That's bad for a number of practical reasons, but it'll also probably end these weekly sessions of theirs. Nethan's enjoying them too much to let that happen. A well-meaning child can't do too much damage, right?

He looks down at Lloyd, then bows his head.] It's okay. No harm done.

Hey! [Zelos initially let Lloyd go so Kratos could usurp him, but now he's pulling Lloyd back toward him again. They can share.] You hear that? You're safe! Now you can tackle me whenever you want.

What? I didn't --

You wouldn't be able to stop him anyway. He has really weird ideas about how the world's supposed to work.