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[martelapproves]

[ Shortly after Mithos's (rather one-sided) "fight" against Zelos, Mithos hadn't been seen again for almost a month. That's a long time for almost anyone else, but for someone immortal, it might as well be one day. Finally, however, Mithos' frequency begins picking up signals on the starfish, obviously coming from his room, but it's just... pointing at the ceiling, as if it was left on accidentally. Occasionally, the sound of something 'knocking' can be heard, but it's otherwise really quiet. If you're staring at the screen though, you might notice a flash of blonde hair every now and then. He's obviously in there... in case anyone wants to talk to him. Or force their way into his apartment to talk to him, as the case may be.

I'm looking at you, Kratos. ]

Private Text Message to Colette
[ But there is a text message sent to Colette's starfish. ]

Can we talk? It's important. - Mithos

[ Not a lot to go on, is it? ]

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[martelapproves]

Just stop, Kratos.

[ Mithos turns away. He's done trying to be hopeful and optimistic. It, just like everything else, turned out to be a disappointment. ]

It hasn't brought her now, so what's the point of waiting? I'd rather find a way to force it to bring her here.

[ As for Yuan... yeah. Bad idea. Especially since he'd be brought back to life every time Mithos killed him, so Martel would never find out. ]

[strength_of_tomorrow]

Very well. There are a few people in this city studying the coral, I believe. Should we cooperate with them?

[The one that makes the most noise about it is Zelos's roommate, though she was comatose for quite some time and has quieted down recently. He's not entirely sure he wants to work with someone that voluntarily subjects themselves to the Chosen of Tethe'alla's presence on a regular basis.

Lloyd notwithstanding, of course.]

[martelapproves]

[ A long sigh. Mithos turns back to Kratos, the look on his face more one of resignation than being agreeable. ]

I guess it can't be helped, can it?

[ He then leans back on his bed, his back against his wall. ]

Alright. Just... scout it out for me first, okay? I'm sure you know by now what happened between me and Zelos. I want to make sure that issue's over with, now.

[ Even though Zelos himself has to admit he had that coming. ]

[strength_of_tomorrow]

So you would like me to speak with Zelos about cooperating?

[Kratos wants to be very clear on this before he has to go socialize with Zelos. It's something he avoids whenever possible, after all.]

[martelapproves]

I don't care about Zelos.

[ But he sighs, and resigns from this issue. ]

But if it's the only way to get Martel here... okay.

[strength_of_tomorrow]

Zelos is... a good resource for situations like this. He is talented at endearing himself to others, and fairly sharp when it comes to gathering information in the process. I will speak with him.

[And pray that Lloyd can keep working on Mithos in the meantime. Or that Martel simply shows up on her own...[

[martelapproves]

[ He quiets down a bit, leaning back against his wall, his feet sticking out over the side of his bed. ]

... Alright.

[ Another deep, heavy, sigh, and he closes his eyes. ]

I'll trust your judgment on this, Kratos. I just hope I don't regret it later.

[ And then he opens his eyes, his tone accusatory. ]

And you better hope I don't, either.

[strength_of_tomorrow]

[Throwing his lot in with Zelos... what a terrible fate.]

I'll have to hope he doesn't choose to waste his time philandering, then.

[His tone is as light as it ever gets - which is to say, not particularly. The attempt at a joke is mostly to mask the fear he feels that Mithos has found out exactly what happened back in Aselia. Thankfully, Kratos is quite good at hiding his emotions.]

I will tell you if he knows anything useful.

[Since Mithos is in a mood, Kratos waits to be dismissed.]

[martelapproves]

[ He doesn't laugh. But at the same time, no one told him what happened with Origin; Mithos mostly assumed he lost the Eternal Sword because he died, not the other way around. ]

Thank you.

[ There. Consider that your dismissal. ]