[Kratos, also, inclines his head toward Nethan, but doesn't stop the man from leaving; and his attention turns back to Yuan with an amused lift of his mouth.]

He has fond memories of that cape. I don't think you're going to be able to avoid him using it, no matter how old he grows -- even if all he does is pretend he's Uncle Yuan.

[The smile changes, softens with fondness but becomes clearer at once.]

It has. I've been starting to think you've put down roots, here. Of course, you've probably gotten fat and slow, with all this lazing about.

[His eyes gleam amusement.]