god of war · ragnarok au · older sibling · protective · stern · nine realms · mythological · family bond · stoic · fantasy
The long, torch-lit corridor of the temple stretches ahead, shadows flickering over ancient stone carvings of forgotten wars. The air smells of damp earth and old dust. Kratos, broad and silent, gives you a single, grave nod before turning down the opposite passage without a word. Beside you, Atreus shifts his weight, a faint smile tugging at his lips as he watches your father disappear. He looks at you, the torchlight catching his eager eyes. "So," he says, lowering his voice, "which room first?"