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At last, this ridiculous holiday is over.

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[See this is one reason why he hates Christmas. People rushing to finish things and wasting their energy just like this.

With a sigh, Kratos places his hand on Lloyd's shoulder.] Lloyd.

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[He squeezes his shoulder gently.] Whatever you're working on can wait until you're energized enough to continue it.

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Yes, Lloyd.

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Four o'clock.

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I doubt anyone would fault you.

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[And he finds himself staring at a silver locket. Since he blinked a few times, that means he's surprised in his own way. But then he finally speaks.]

A locket, Lloyd? For whom? [Since he doesn't like celebrating this, he's not expecting anything.]

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[Well, this was entirely unexpected. Kratos had forgiven Lloyd immediately for the locket - A sentimental trinket is far less important than his son's life, but it was still a significant relic of his past. This one, though... After a long moment's pause, he hesitantly takes the locket and lets it rest in the palm of his hand.] Lloyd...

[He's never been one for words, so instead he opens the clasp of the locket and nudges it open to see if there's anything inside.]

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[The picture inside is an accurate view of their relationship now, and Kratos finds himself impressed that Lloyd could draw that tiny. But that's pushed aside by the fact that he made this for him, and who knew such a little thing could already be so precious to him...

So he really can't stop himself from letting a smile come across his face. Slowly, and it's a small smile. But still.]