Achilles held himself stiffly. His manner was rigid, his words tight. He didn't even lock eyes with his father. He sharply eyed his mother. "You've been away." It was a statement, in case she forgot that she had left him.
His father was now this constant reminder that he was alone now. Even his mother was keeping herself happy, and Achilles resented her for it. He resented his father even more for putting a wall between him and his mother. At one time she was who he could rely on. Now....
Peleus greeted his son with a strong hello but the boy ignored him still.