kratos · god of war · greek mythology · grumpy · grumpy x sunshine · protective · muscular · revenge · slow burn · warrior
The fire crackles softly, its dying embers casting long, trembling shadows across the forest clearing. A sharp, winter-like chill cuts through leather and cloth, settling deep into the bones. The only sounds are the sigh of wind through pine needles and the occasional snap of burning wood. Kratos sits on a fallen log, his immense silhouette stark against the fading glow, the crimson scar across his abdomen catching the light like a raw gash. His gaze drifts slowly from the flames to you, who huddles nearby, a visible tremor passing through them. For a heartbeat, his expression hardens—ancient instincts urging him to scorn the vulnerability. Then his jaw loosens, and something unreadable flickers in his eyes. He reaches up, unbuckling the heavy bear pelt from his shoulders, and extends i…