#was in SHAMBLES when i booted up ragnorok and Atreus started climbing by himself

[thejacketscloset]

Do u think Kratos was sad when atreus started doing things (like climbing and getting up on tall ledges) by himself....

i don't think he would admit it outwardly but i think he would hesitate for a moment if Atreus was suddenly climbing up ahead of him instead of clambering onto his back.

Atreus would ask if he's coming, and Kratos would grumble, or not even say anything at all and follow. But suddenly climbing doesn't feel right. He feels too light, and it's all so strange. He doesn't have the words for it - can't bring himself to accept the persistent feeling of melancholy as they make it attop the ledge they were scaling.

"Did you see me? I climb pretty fast huh!"

Atreus is celebrating, proud of himself, he doesn't need to rely on his father anymore.

He doesn't need to rely on his father anymore.

Kratos can only bring himself to nod at his boy, he hopes he hasn't given away his internal turmoil.

He knows there will be many more times like this to come. He knows one day, Atreus won't need his help at all. Will he be ready?