[Nethan's reaction is not unexpected, but could be for several different reasons. He may not be prepared to train another child. He may be concerned for the security risk. Lloyd will need the training regardless, though, and if Yuan's prepared for that, so much the better.

[He directs his next words to both of them.]

Thank you. I'll make sure he knows not to come to training without permission.

[A corner of Kratos's mouth turns up, that very nearly mischievous smile he's been showing more in the last decade than four thousand years before; and this time, the words are for Yuan.]

He's been missing you, you know. And your cape. And playing hide-and-seek. You always have been his favourite, for that.