[It hurts to hear Mithos sound so unlike himself. The boy should never sound like this. Of all the people in the world, he truly didn't deserve this.

And it's all because of Kratos. The frown on his face deepens. Right, this is all his fault. No matter at what cost, he has to set things right. Maybe the truth will make things worse, maybe it won't, but it needs to be said.]

Whatever comes as a result will come, however [a short pause] not that long ago, in yet another world, I swore to myself to never keep secrets from you. If you would permit it, I wish to honor this promise here, as well.