I chose impassivity as my shield. Bia uses wrath. Nike used a smile.
[He sounds wistful as he brings the jar up to coat his hands and rub them together to warm the balm, and then put hands to Yuan's shoulder. His touch is gentle, at first, working the balm in to burn away the ache before he proceeds.
[And that remark strikes him, for what it says, as much as the words themselves. Softly:]
Truly I've compromised you, haven't I?
[To make Yuan hesitate striking down an enemy general ... Kratos is thankful for it, yes, and yet -- it's speaks to how difficult Yuan is going to be finding this balance.]
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[He sounds wistful as he brings the jar up to coat his hands and rub them together to warm the balm, and then put hands to Yuan's shoulder. His touch is gentle, at first, working the balm in to burn away the ache before he proceeds.
[And that remark strikes him, for what it says, as much as the words themselves. Softly:]
Truly I've compromised you, haven't I?
[To make Yuan hesitate striking down an enemy general ... Kratos is thankful for it, yes, and yet -- it's speaks to how difficult Yuan is going to be finding this balance.]