[Raine's watching him carefully, as though if she stares hard enough she'll see his thought process written on his face.]

Yes-- we won't be able to leave the ranch alone.

[Not that she would want to, really. She was hesitant at first, but... it's possible, even like this, to do something about the Desian stranglehold on the regions they pass through.]

Kratos. Don't make the mistake of thinking you're alone in this even now.

[If he has trouble making a decision, if he doesn't know what to do: there are others willing to help. All he needs to do is ask. Raine shifts her weight, gives his last words their serious consideration in turn.]

In order to maintain appearances, I suppose. Is there something you need access to that will be blocked if you're branded a traitor?