[Kratos's expression, as loaded as it is, doesn't tell Skulduggery as much as he'd like. That Kratos misses his family is obvious enough, of course, which makes his presence here without them interesting. Why leave? Why explore space on his own? Is he looking for something? Did circumstances force him apart from his son, or was it a mutual and conscious decision? Does his son even know where Kratos is?
All questions Skulduggery can't ask for some time yet.]
Who --? [Skulduggery has to put his hand in his pocket to realise what Kratos means.] Ah. Ghastly Bespoke. A friend. [Pause.] Brother, but not brother.
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All questions Skulduggery can't ask for some time yet.]
Who --? [Skulduggery has to put his hand in his pocket to realise what Kratos means.] Ah. Ghastly Bespoke. A friend. [Pause.] Brother, but not brother.