[Zelos frowns further, trying to figure it out too. It was true, he was Lloyd's biggest supporter. Lloyd saved him, he changed everything about Zelos's crappy life. If it hadn't been for him, he doubt he'd still be alive today -no, he knows he wouldn't be alive.]

[But at the same time, he can't ignore logic. It makes sense that he'd want Ratatosk's core too if he wants the cores. And Emil is a friend. He helped save Seles, even when he has little reason to do so. Sheena and Regal seemed to trust him too. It's why he isn't resorting to acting as cold as he did before. Even if they started off on a bad foot, and even if he trusts Lloyd more- the kid's done a lot to earn his respect. ]

[Well, as much respect as Zelos gives people who are easy to troll, anyway]

...Maybe...he doesn't know what would happen if he took the core off Marta...

Or maybe he does...and he's trying to find a way around it. That'd explain why he hasn't tried yet. He's already run into you guys a few times already, right?

[He crosses his arms, resting them on the table- giving a sigh]

There's gotta be some explanation. But I know Lloyd would never sacrifice someone- even if it was to save the world.