Being Zo and Varl's child headcanons
A/n: SPOILERS FOR HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST
Zo is the best mother in the world.
She teaches you how to respect Earth and all of its living organisms, she also tells what to fight for (your home, friends, innocent lives etc.)
Zo spends less of her time at "The Base" and in Plainsong after the Zeniths are defeated so she can focus more on you
Oh and you're 100% babysat by Aloy, Beta, Alva, Erend, Kotallo and Sona
Because of Aloy, Beta, Alva, Erend and Kotalla babysitting you since you were a toddler, calling them you're aunts and uncles has become a second nature to you.
Oh my god my poor baby Sona when she first met you :,(
My girl was in tears when she first saw you because of how much you resembled Varl when he was a baby
Zo first introduces you to "The Base" when you're thirteen she also gives you you're own Focus then aswell because she thinks your a responsible young person and deserve to know the knowledge of your ancestors
Aloy definitely teaches you how to hunt (with Zo's permission of course) whether it's the wildlife or machines. Moments when you use your Focus to identify machines weakspots with Aloy's guidance, make her realise how much you reminder her of her younger self and how much she reminds herself of Rost.
Beta does what she does with everyone else - she explains the knowledge of the Old Ones to you in simple terms to get you to comprehend it
Alva teaches you about all sorts of information from data cores whether its agriculture or astrology or hydrophysics just anything she finds fascinating or thinks you'll find fascinating
Erend is a big father figure to you. Aside from Aloy he was one of your father's dearest friends. Erend tells you stories of your father, how loyal he was to his friends, how selfless. Not a day goes by when he doesn't tell you how proud Varl would be of her
Kotalla doesn't visually show affection, as he shows it in different ways. To you his form of affection is teaching you how to be a warrior and teaching you how to perfect everything he's taught you. You might not visibly see it, but Kotalla does adore you and would fight for you anywhere, anyday
Sona takes you East for months at a time to show you where Varl grew up - the Nora, the Carja and the Oseram lands. She teaches you their cultures, beliefs and history.
Growing up without a father was rough for you. Yes, you had more than you could ask for, but there still is that one piece that's missing from your life. You're family has picked up on this, by how you zone out sometimes or go through periods of silence. Aloy found a slight coping mechanism for you because she uses the mechanism herself. Whenever you feel detached or conflicted you can activate a hologram of your father with your Focus to talk to. Aloy does this with a hologram of Rost and it helps her get through her long journeys.
Oh and don't think for one second that your family of warriors won't be there for you.
You've got an important arena trial? Auntie Alva is cheering you along all the way no matter what.
Bullies at school? Uncle Kotalla will send them a death stare that could stop their small pathetic hearts.
Kidnapped by bandits? Don't panic, your badass grandmother Sona will destroy them and come to your aid.
Threatened to be an Outcast by The Chorus because you're part Nora? Sit back and watch mother Zo talk some godamn sense into them.
Questioned on your intelligence? Auntie Beta will argue agaisnt them and pull up your progress on your knowledge of the Old Ones with her focus to prove them wrong
Allies turn on you? Uncle Erend won't hesitant to smash them apart with his hammer.
Mocked for being fatherless? Aunt Aloy will convince you to challenge them in the arena so you can beat their ass.
Got a lead on something big? They're with you all the way.
