"Your loyalty is appreciated, but I don't need it," Kratos said coldly. "You'd be of no help." This all was his business, and it was his intention to make sure that no one decided to play interloper, lest they get unintentionally wrapped up in the affairs of Cruxis. "I suggest you get a hold of yourself before this devotion leads to your death."

There was a flash of green as Kratos quickly cast First Aid, the mana sweeping over him as it attempted to repair what the Cruxis Crystal had failed to. It would do little, but at the very least the spell would give him the strength he needed to last just one more fight. Lloyd was gone. He could not rely on his emotions any more to ensure his morals' victory; he would throw himself completely into the arms of Cruxis. "My orders were to halt a possible threat to Lord Yggdrasill within this building, and it seems that threat has currently culminated in your group, Miss Sage. Lloyd Irving is beyond my reach, now. Having failed him, I have only one course of action left." Kratos' voice was mechanical, meant to be emotionless, but still there was the unmistakeable note of guilt. "I am sorry, but no one will be leaving any time soon."

A pause. "Double Demon Fang!" He sent the shockwaves at Raine; his previous attacker appeared to be unable to move, meaning that there was no purpose in trying to further ground him.