[kratos' grip is significantly firmer, but he also pays ferran's grip little mind. the belated welcome holds more weigh to it than a handshake.]

You as well.

[the response ferran gives receives a nod in turn. that's a very good point. for better or for worse, what occurs in this world is unlikely to occur anywhere else. if a person is stuck here for the time being and will awaken one day anyway, it makes sense to enjoy the experience.]

That's a good outlook to have. Even I have to agree that being here is a good reprieve from a few things occurring back home.

[which, kratos has to admit, has been nice.]