The god of War was not favorable towards children.

Maybe it was that you did not flinch in his presence… or that you did not cry. Crying was quite annoying.

He should have just walked past you. Or took you out of your misery, when you tugged on his cloak.

But Ares, as he can only blame himself, stopped, glowering at your much too dirtied face.

To your credit, you also did not flinch. And he also found that quite annoying.