[Lloyd says it so casually. It nearly makes the color drain from Kratos' face. No no no. This is not right. No, this is about as far from right as it gets.]
Because you shouldn't know.
[The statement comes out too fast, too startled. Any chance of Lloyd not noticing how badly spooked the guy is just went out the window. But really, what the hell is going on? Is this another sort of effect of the city? Did he blabber it out the other day without even realizing it? And why is this truth getting accepted so easily?? None of this makes sense!
He runs a shaky hand through his hair. Okay, Kratos, breathe. Get all the details first. React later. Don't allow emotions overpower rational thought. ...Easier said than done. He swallows hard and exhales loud enough for it to be audible before looking Lloyd in the eye.]
How do you know?
[Though said slower, the question comes out equally shaky. If nothing else, at least that urge to run away has been replaced by the desire to unravel the mystery of why his son doesn't hate his guts.
...Speaking of which, that's a good question. Earlier at the ranch, the conversation they had was a strong reminder of their status as enemies. This encounter and the last don't match up with that. Neither time had Lloyd reacted properly. Why?]
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Because you shouldn't know.
[The statement comes out too fast, too startled. Any chance of Lloyd not noticing how badly spooked the guy is just went out the window. But really, what the hell is going on? Is this another sort of effect of the city? Did he blabber it out the other day without even realizing it? And why is this truth getting accepted so easily?? None of this makes sense!
He runs a shaky hand through his hair. Okay, Kratos, breathe. Get all the details first. React later. Don't allow emotions overpower rational thought. ...Easier said than done. He swallows hard and exhales loud enough for it to be audible before looking Lloyd in the eye.]
How do you know?
[Though said slower, the question comes out equally shaky. If nothing else, at least that urge to run away has been replaced by the desire to unravel the mystery of why his son doesn't hate his guts.
...Speaking of which, that's a good question. Earlier at the ranch, the conversation they had was a strong reminder of their status as enemies. This encounter and the last don't match up with that. Neither time had Lloyd reacted properly. Why?]