[Kratos does dodge, rather than block -- his shield is still over his shoulder, his sword still sheathed. He's already explored this cave; he knows its dimensions, doesn't even have to look toward he steps.]

I told you to come to me when you're ready, not on my account. You're still pretending to be a victim, at the mercy of the world around you?

[He steps away from the second slice, his winged cape flaring.]

You're a fool. If you wanted to die already -- why haven't you just got it over with?

[It's something of a genuine question. It probably doesn't sound like it.]