[Skulduggery doesn't understand much of the ensuing conversation. He hears Lloyd's name, which is to be expected if Kratos is worried about his son's well-being, as well as Colette's. But it's hard to make any other connections, especially since Skulduggery's still sure they're speaking different languages.

He connects enough to hear another name mentioned -- Zelos -- and can surmise from tone of voice that Yuan isn't happy about Kratos not being on Aselia. That's the part that interests Skulduggery; that means Kratos chose to leave without any outside pressure. In fact, it's starting to look like he chose to leave despite heavy pressure to do the exact opposite. Hm.

Guilt, possibly. Or a new goal hidden from Yuan. And since Yuan hasn't reacted at all to the passing feathered angels, Skulduggery has to assume the first.

He looks up when he hears his name, startled.] Sorry? [Another Irish accent, some part of him distantly notes, but Skulduggery's too preoccupied with Yuan's pantomime to pay proper attention.

Just when he thought he'd seen everything.]

You're asking me to hit Kratos? [Head tilt.] That doesn't strike me as a very good idea. Although I am less and less convinced you're beings worthy of worship, for what that's worth.