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[Kratos isn't doing anything particularly interesting as usual, just sitting in the field under the stars with a fuzzy green and mint puppy in his arms. Occasionally, the pup gets a little tired... then perks back up and licks lazily at Kratos' face.]

... four thousand ninety-six... four thousand ninety-seven...

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[A little bit of parental pride leaks into his tone; Allen may or may not recognize it.]

He's kind... and a bit too trusting for his own good.

[The angel pauses, watching Iota kick his leg at the petting.]

I was his teacher.

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[He smiles a little; he can tell Kratos's tone is a bit warmer than before. ]

I see...I could see where that might be slightly problematic. [a small laugh] Though...he must have been a good student. [SINCE YOU SOUND PROUD]

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I was fortunate to teach him something he was actually interested in, though he was often stubborn or lazy... To the end, he refused to think the way I did.

[a little smile, despite his words]

He may have taught me a few things.

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[He watches Kratos as he absently pets the puppy. A bit of him wonders if Cross ever talked li- nah. Probably not]

Even if he refused to think the way you did, I'm sure he learned a lot from you too.

And that's good, that you did learn from him too.

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[You never know~

Kratos lets the silence sit for a while, watches Iota soak in the attention.]

... I suppose I should give you my name. [Seeing as he knows his son.] I am Kratos Aurion.

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[Oh he does, Allen is just completely unaware of it.] Oh.

I'm Allen Walker. [He holds up his hand not petting the puppy to shake] It's nice to meet you, Mr. Aurion.

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[Kratos pauses, then takes it. The handshake is brief; usually it's a gesture he ignores entirely, but Allen has yet to peeve him.]

Likewise.

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[Yay! He pulls away after the quick shake]

I'm sorry, should I leave you to your thinking?

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[Actually, Allen is already twice as polite as Lloyd.]

... You've done nothing wrong. I may take Iota inside soon, however. It's still a bit too cold for his liking.

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[It's his way!]

Oh...I'd imagine so. It's still warming up a bit. [he gives Iota one more good petting before he stands up]

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... Farewell, Allen. [Iota whines, not wanting to see him leave yet. Kratos gives him a distracting earscritch.]

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[He gives a smile and a nod]

Have a goodnight, Mr. Aurion and Iota.

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And you as well.