( she gestures toward one of the trees at the far end of the field. )
these do look well.. perhaps they're a good harvest. do tell me if they're not, I wouldn't want to risk giving you or the boy an upset stomach.
( own eyes soften at his.. contemplating his question and after a while, she sighs out a reply. )
well, I do have a book that should read when they're ripe enough to harvest.. though it is in Greek, so. I could only look at the pictures
and as itโs a rare occurrence โ- his gaze is easy , no longer that piercing look that otherโs were often intimated and threatened by . no , more so . . . a look of peace . ]
where do we start ?
( cautious with her every move โ Freya watched as he began to walk ahead. she was studying every inch of him, in fear that he may despise her for listening in โ or worse, he was lying about the olives. ) &&
[ it wasnโt that kratos was skeptic , but rather , there was something about coming in contact again with a piece of home he never thought he would see again .
as freya brings him into view of them and the beautiful scenery +
you're right, I did not.
( she responds. after a heartbreaking few minutes of silence, it was like a rock fell from her heart. )
I wanted to. you've gone to great lengths for me, this is the least I could do.
large and in full bloom, they decorate the very edges of the river beautiful. few baskets are laid ready nearby. )
.. it's โ many more trees than I originally would have liked. then I did think about you, and how you might want more.
( reassured by his nod of approval, she does the same; turning on her heel to open a passage straight to her gardens. the olive tree .. or, plural. she got excited. lay behind a wall of thorns. she had to hide her surprise some how. &&
the warmth of her hand grazes the small of his shoulder. smiling softly at him. she winks with a chuckle. โ oh, now I'm counting on it. โ she nods. gesturing toward the kitchen. โ go ahead, I'll join you in a moment. โ
He blinks at the food, then back at Freya, clearly trying not to look too excited.
"You say that like I wasn't going to eat half of it anyway."
There is a small grin tugging at his lips.
@pantheonskiller / the fact that they just DO NOT CARE how big of a threat there is they're just there for each other ESPECIALLY atreus that's the safest kid in all the realms
he'll be able to enjoy the olives. depending on whether he likes them or not, we can ask him whether he wants to visit.
.. and still, only if you wish to.
( like she was afraid he'd rush to wake the boy immediately โ she turns and reaches for him, but does not touch him. she wouldn't dare, not unless he asked. )
no, no โ not now. let him sleep, it can wait.. by the time he wakes,
[ he had no visible emotion on his face before . but somehow , you could see something shift in him the moment atreus had been mentioned . . . ]
. . yes . he would like that . he is resting , but i will wake him .