Castiel hadn't expected Lloyd to arrive first. Kratos tended to be the punctual type, though Castiel hadn't been waiting all that long either. Kratos would probably be along in the next minute or so.

He didn't understand why Lloyd would bother asking when it was clear Kratos wasn't here, but Castiel only shook his head. "He should be here soon." Kratos had never failed to show up for one of their nighttime missions, so Castiel had no real reason to worry.

For the moment it was only himself and Lloyd here, though, and he had to fumble for something to talk about. He glanced over the young man's clothing and the sword in his hand. "Did you bring the key with you?" It might be vital to their task tonight, so he wanted to be sure all of them had it.