[Kratos almost feels sorry for Yuan. Almost. He knows him well enough to recognise the shift in demeanour which means legitimate stun; and the whole family is looking at him now, with gratitude in their eyes.

[Yuan really doesn't know how to accept it when people appreciate him. It makes this whole venture worth it, even with the hard rock of emotion lodged under Kratos's ribs.]

Yes. We'll manage. My employer has promised to help with the care, if we teach his people our potting and glazing techniques.