Removing himself rather hastily from what he's pretty damn sure is about to turn into a verbal smackdown between Kratos and Anna, Zelos makes his way back to camp while keeping a tight leash around the emotional bleed, determined not to let Sheena feel any of this guilt and rage no matter the cost. Poor girl's already had to suffer through her own blade kicking her out of the dreamspace, and having to explain just why he feels like the world's worst douchebag would just be making it worse. Besides, Zelos isn't really quite sure what he's going to do now that he's gone out of his way to be a horrible blade to everyone in the surrounding area. He's in some deep fucking shit, isn't he?
Geez. He's kind of hoping to get some time alone before he has to face Lloyd and Sheena, given he's supposed to fabricate a lie that sounds convincing enough for them not to pursue the issue any further. It's not to be, though, because Malos calls his name and all of Zelos' time and energy is instead redirected at keeping himself in check so as to not lash out at an actual innocent just because he's hurting and it feels better to let it all out. He doesn't try to smile, but he does soften his expression and stance a little, trying to appear open, and--
Oh.
What the fuck, Malos.
Shame warms up Zelos' cheeks. Seriously, what the fuck is it with this fucking family? First he gets an apology out of nowhere, now he gets thanked out of nowhere, and, quite frankly, given the messes that Zelos has just created everywhere he's been, he doesn't feel very 'incredible' or worthy of any praise or gratitude. He tries to hide the surprise behind a last minute smile, letting out an anxious, breathy laugh as he raises his hands to--nothing, really. It's kind of stupid to be doing a defense/pacifying gesture at a time like this, but. Maybe that's just instincts.
The Aegis shakes his head. "Ah, no, I--" he gets stuck there, swallows hard. Shrugs. Add anxiety and slight panic to the horrible mixture of emotions in Zelos' core, then. Holy hell. "Anyone would've done it, right? We needed to survive. That's all it is."
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Geez. He's kind of hoping to get some time alone before he has to face Lloyd and Sheena, given he's supposed to fabricate a lie that sounds convincing enough for them not to pursue the issue any further. It's not to be, though, because Malos calls his name and all of Zelos' time and energy is instead redirected at keeping himself in check so as to not lash out at an actual innocent just because he's hurting and it feels better to let it all out. He doesn't try to smile, but he does soften his expression and stance a little, trying to appear open, and--
Oh.
What the fuck, Malos.
Shame warms up Zelos' cheeks. Seriously, what the fuck is it with this fucking family? First he gets an apology out of nowhere, now he gets thanked out of nowhere, and, quite frankly, given the messes that Zelos has just created everywhere he's been, he doesn't feel very 'incredible' or worthy of any praise or gratitude. He tries to hide the surprise behind a last minute smile, letting out an anxious, breathy laugh as he raises his hands to--nothing, really. It's kind of stupid to be doing a defense/pacifying gesture at a time like this, but. Maybe that's just instincts.
The Aegis shakes his head. "Ah, no, I--" he gets stuck there, swallows hard. Shrugs. Add anxiety and slight panic to the horrible mixture of emotions in Zelos' core, then. Holy hell. "Anyone would've done it, right? We needed to survive. That's all it is."