- Ares: Yes, Ares. I thought about it for a long time. What could I do to win you back? Money? Power? What was your weakness? And then it came to me-- Daddy! It-- was so glorious. You did everything I wanted. You killed soldiers. You even left your pesky little friend for me. I knew that ruthless warrior was still inside you. And now you're back where you belong. This is your army, Xena. I had it created-- for you. And it feels good, doesn't it? Leading an army into battle for the glory of Ares.
- Gabrielle: It must've been hard growing up without a father.
- Xena: My father left us when I was little. I haven't seen him since, and that's fine by me.
- Gabrielle: Is there anything that you remember about him?
- Xena: Well, there was one thing. When I was very young, I would stand in the field and watch my father ride his horse. And he'd come so close, and I'd stand fast, not moving a muscle. Then he'd gather me up into his arms and off we'd go.
- Gabrielle: It sounds exciting.
- Xena: It was. I thought he was the greatest man in the world.
- Gabrielle: [to Atrius] I'm sorry. C- could you repeat that? I thought you said, you were Xena's father.