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[Good morning, Luceti! I hope you haven't exhausted your whining quota already, because Lloyd Irving is here and he is not happy about it. The video feed clicks on to show a strong, occasionally-scarred back with two blue-green wings attached to it.]

Ugghhhh. I thought I stopped after one Flanoir Potion. Feels like I drank twenty.

[Lloyd rolls

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[The only thing that can be heard from Kratos' end is a soft, drawn-in breath.

Lloyd is here. His son is here.

Speaking to Yuan about how much he didn't want Lloyd here must have jinxed it, must have tempted fate. The last time Kratos saw Lloyd was when the boy was denying him as his father. With no way of being able to pinpoint where Lloyd was from timeline-wise, it would be wise, best for Kratos not to answer...]

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[It isn't long until Kratos arrives, and when he does, his movements come to a complete halt, just looking at Lloyd.

...this is real.]

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[Lloyd doesn't even notice Kratos at first. It's not just because Kratos has a way of sneaking up on him, but Lloyd is a little wrapped up in his own thoughts. And staying warm.

He rubs his hands over his arms, catching a glimpse of his Exsphere. He'd never forgive himself if he let someone take that away. He's definitely going to get his locket back, and his clothes, and the swords... and find Colette, if she's here. He brushes his fingers across the cold surface of the jewel... and then he gets the feeling he's being watched.

Theeeeere's Kratos! Though Lloyd was expecting him, it's like he just appeared out of nowhere, so Kratos gets a momentary spastic reaction. At least he doesn't fall over.]

D-Dad! Geez! You could've said something, you know.

[But it's him. It's really him. Lloyd recovers in an instant, moving to meet him even though he's... not sure what he'll do when he gets there.]

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...Lloyd.

[Kratos isn't sure what he's going to do in general, but he takes one step forward, expression unreadable but anxious inside.]

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[He searches Kratos' face for a moment, and then he bursts into a sunny grin.]

It's good to see you... Dad.

[As he tries not to shiver too obviously...]

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I could say the same to you. [Incredibly tense, mind racing... but it's not enough for Kratos to miss that shivering.]

Some proper clothing would do you well, Lloyd.

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It'd be really weird if you called me Dad, though.

[He scowls, though not at Kratos.]

Y-you say that like I had a choice.

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I suppose it would be, wouldn't it? [Just like his son, making such a remark. Though for Kratos, it's strange for Lloyd to even call him "Dad."]

I am aware that you didn't. It would not be wise to allow you to remain as you are for long.

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[His lip trembles from the cold. He's tempted to make 'vvvvvv' noises, but he controls himself and looks up at Kratos a bit petulantly.]

Does that mean we can start moving?

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[He's almost slightly amused by the display, but keeps a serious face.]

Yes.

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[Still standing here. Still freezing.]

Lead the way.

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[And lead the way Kratos does, keeping a careful eye on his son.]

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[Lloyd follows impatiently. Kratos could have at least brought a blanket or something-- okay, not really. He's happy despite freezing his ass off.

He notices the way Kratos watches him, however, and after a few minutes he remarks on it.]

... You don't have to watch me like I'm gonna disappear any minute. [He laughs a little, but it comes out more nervous than intended.]

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...of course. [He'll attempt to stop, but it doesn't go over well. There's so much relief, anxiousness and fear within the man over Lloyd being here...]

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[... Now Lloyd is the one sneaking glances up at Kratos when he thinks the angel isn't looking.]

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[Except that Kratos notices... he simply chooses not to say anything. Being around Lloyd is enough, and rather overwhelming on its own at the moment.]