[Maybe the boy decided he wanted to prove himself and explore the wilderness on his own, maybe take on one of those hunting tasks. Whatever the reason, he's having an adventure in the forest outside of town.
Also outside of town, a large bird dog-like creature has taken residence in said forest, because the city of stone is too cramp for him and full of those small stick people. None of them smell like his little person either, so there was no reason to wander close to their settlement. The old scars on his body have taught him stick people with their pointy sticks and fire are bad. Still, while it's been a peaceful life here, he misses his little person that took him on adventures.
So imagine his surprise and curiosity when he happens upon a little person wandering close to his home. It's not his little person, but it is still a little person. For Atreus, when he spots Trico through the trees, there are only a set of eyes peering back at him. What is this little person going to do?]
How about a big bird dog?
Also outside of town, a large bird dog-like creature has taken residence in said forest, because the city of stone is too cramp for him and full of those small stick people. None of them smell like his little person either, so there was no reason to wander close to their settlement. The old scars on his body have taught him stick people with their pointy sticks and fire are bad. Still, while it's been a peaceful life here, he misses his little person that took him on adventures.
So imagine his surprise and curiosity when he happens upon a little person wandering close to his home. It's not his little person, but it is still a little person. For Atreus, when he spots Trico through the trees, there are only a set of eyes peering back at him. What is this little person going to do?]