[This is murmured without releases Kratos's grip on Aelius's sleeve and it makes Aelius glance between them with a combination of denial and frustration, and wariness. He may also use a title, for Kratos; but there's linguistic differences, connotations. The word he uses is social respect, not ownership.]
So it is true, then. You're --
[The look Aelius casts Yuan is full of loathing.]
-- and to him.
[Yes, Aelius knows who he is. Kratos speaks quietly, still without lifting his chin too high; but his voice has a note of authority in it which makes some of Aelius's prickles subside, even if his tension doesn't.]
Don't judge him too harshly, Aelius. He saved my life.
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[This is murmured without releases Kratos's grip on Aelius's sleeve and it makes Aelius glance between them with a combination of denial and frustration, and wariness. He may also use a title, for Kratos; but there's linguistic differences, connotations. The word he uses is social respect, not ownership.]
So it is true, then. You're --
[The look Aelius casts Yuan is full of loathing.]
-- and to him.
[Yes, Aelius knows who he is. Kratos speaks quietly, still without lifting his chin too high; but his voice has a note of authority in it which makes some of Aelius's prickles subside, even if his tension doesn't.]
Don't judge him too harshly, Aelius. He saved my life.