[That's unexpectedly mollifying, the serious way Kratos asks forgiveness. Also, something of a novelty. Yuan finds himself easing, letting go a little more rapidly than he has before.]

It's nothing that hasn't been said before.

[...Though on reflection, that lacks something as an acceptance of apology. Yuan shakes his head.]

...it's fine.

[And he turns his consideration to the rest of what Kratos has said, quiet and thoughtful for long moments.]

I suppose it's fortunate I'm not more of a patriot, hm?

[Dry; almost ironic.]

Are all knights so stubborn as you?