“ then it falls upon us to accompany him. to grant him the freedom to choose his own path, yet remain at his side when the consequences come. to make sure he knows how to rise again ” a pause ⇲
she remained silent as she watched him, then slowly reached out, resting a hand on his shoulder before pulling him into her arms.
“ my sweet child, tell me what’s wrong ”
fine lines creased her brow. the fragile smile that had lingered on her lips vanishing.
“ and why did you choose not to accompany him .ᐣ ... do you even know where he is now .ᐣ ”
kratos falls silent for a moment at the mention of atreus . . . but then comes to answer .
“ i have told him to not come back until he has successfully hunted to eat tonight . ”
a pause followed, lasting only a moment, yet carrying a subtle hint of uncertainty before a faint smile found its way upon her lips.
“ be careful not to sound too disappointed ”
a faint smile touched her lips. she tilted her head ever so slightly, allowing a few strands of hair to glide across her cheek.
“ how perceptive ... or perhaps i’m simply becoming far too easy to read ”
Sitting down nearby after handing Faye the tea, Freya took a careful, slow sip of her own before responding. Smile still present.
"Nothing at all, you looked like you could use some tea.
And a distraction from your thoughts."