[The acknowledgement comes from the pair of rigidly saluting guards, a bit stammering, if only because it wasn't often Yuan spoke to any of them directly, let alone for such a bad mistake.]

Y- yes, Lord Yuan.

[Kratos huffs a little, smiling and shaking his head.]

Don't blame them too much, Yuan. You did neglect to tell them so before, and they did insist on accompanying me. But, as a matter of fact, yes; I enjoyed my walk.

[He'll get out again. Just watch.]