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The Secret and Inspiration

Felipe, at 19, lived in Braga, Portugal, but his story began much earlier, in São Paulo. At the age of 10, he had to move to Lisbon due to the persecution his father, Pedro, suffered from the Brazilian government after reporting a case of corruption. The move brought challenges: adapting to school, making new friends, and the different culture and climate. The prejudice against Brazilians, even if veiled, was an additional obstacle. However, Felipe found good things – the safety of the streets, the beauty of the city, and the affection of some sincere friendships. His days were marked by adventures with his school friends and many outings with his parents, Pedro and Carolina.

The second major impact came with his parents' turbulent divorce. Pedro got lost in the world in search of himself, while Felipe stayed with his mother and her new boyfriend. The separation from his father was painful and created an emotional void that was difficult to fill. At the age of 15, another move took him to Braga, a city full of history, tradition, and a colder climate than Lisbon. There, he had to rebuild his life away from his father. Braga was smaller, but charming: cobblestone streets, medieval churches and a calmer pace of life. It was a shock to leave the cosmopolitan dynamics of Lisbon for a city where everyone seemed to know each other.

Braga, with its old churches, charming squares and cobblestone streets, became Felipe's new home. He made friends who became a second family: Kauan and Diogo. Together, they experienced the intensity of adolescence, from nights out drinking to police stops for graffiti on walls. The early hours were spent in the park by the highway, where they talked about life and plans for the future, while the smell of damp earth and the cold wind made the moment even more memorable. Many nights ended with drinking binges in the nightclubs, where they explored the intense flavors of vinho verde and ginjinha. Kauan, who worked at Burger King, always got extra burgers for long conversations after the party. Youthful love affairs were also part of their daily lives: intense and fleeting loves, missed encounters and passions on the surface. The trio used to spend hours discussing music and movies, while wandering along Avenida Central, feeling the biting cold of the Braga night. The city, with its own rhythm and traditional festivals such as São João de Braga, was the scene of many adventures and challenges.

The arrival of Tobias, a black-haired dog with contagious energy, brought joy and responsibility to Felipe. Tobias became his inseparable companion, present on walks through Bom Jesus do Monte and games on the banks of the Cávado River. Together, they faced difficult days and celebrated the good times. Tobias was more than a pet; he was a faithful friend who always noticed when Felipe was not well. The dog accompanied him in his solitary reflections, sitting on the riverbank, where they watched the reflection of the city lights shimmering in the water.

At the age of 17, Felipe received unexpected news: his father, Pedro, was in Braga, living precariously in a van with his new wife, Dewi, a Balinese woman. The reunion was intense and full of conflicting emotions. Felipe struggled to accept his father back, but the wounds of the past still hurt. Pedro now carried with him an aura of experience and material detachment. His stories about nomadic life intrigued Felipe, but they also made him question the absence he had felt for so many years. The improvised dinners in the van, with simple dishes but full of stories, began to create a bridge between them.

Over time, they found a way to live together. The gym became a space for connection, where they trained together and shared conversations. Amid picnics and outdoor dinners, they revived a lost habit: playing God of War on the PS4. The game, which Pedro taught Felipe to play when he was just 4 years old, awakened precious memories. Between the pressing of buttons and the war cries of the character Kratos, they recovered fragments of a past that seemed distant, but never really lost.

Felipe remembered his childhood in São Paulo, when his father was present. They rode bikes, played soccer and video games together. He felt loved and protected. Each detail rescued from the past strengthened the bond between the two, showing that, despite the challenges, their love remained unshakable. He remembered Sunday lunches, spontaneous laughter and the affectionate way his father always encouraged him to be brave. These previously forgotten memories now resurfaced like pieces of a puzzle that was finally beginning to come together. When they still lived together in Lisbon, Felipe and Pedro walked to school every morning, always connected, including during swimming and archery classes and competitions, which was a lot of fun at the time.

Now, father and son live together differently, as life partners. They share experiences and conversations between men. Life has changed, but the bond between them remains strong, withstanding time and adversity. Pedro was no longer just a memory of the past, but a real presence in Felipe's present. Between improvised barbecues and starry nights talking about the directions of life, they realized that, despite everything, they had never stopped being father and son.

Final Reflection

A simple video game, God of War, held a powerful meaning between father and son. It was not just a distraction, but a portal to Felipe's good memories. Playing together brought to light the love, the complicity and the moments that built his childhood. Amidst the virtual battles, they rediscovered what really mattered: the connection that was never lost, it was just dormant, waiting for the right moment to be awakened. The video game controls were just tools; the real game was life, and now, finally, they were playing together again.

Portugal - Performance

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