Lloyd pulls his head back, a nervous chuckle finding its way out of his mouth because he will never feel up to meeting this Zelos, but. Lloyd has a feeling this Zelos has gone through his own troubles, and to keep distance because of Lloyd's own issues instead of helping would be -

It would be the type of thing people used to do to their Zelos. So Lloyd's going to try. He's going to introduce himself, and if nothing else, he will be an acquaintance this Zelos can maybe one day trust to help protect him best Lloyd can. Lloyd nods, slowly, more than a little hesitantly, but it's definitely a nod.

"Ready as I'll ever be," he says, smiling a closed-mouthed smile, "ready as I can be."