Descent Into Madness

Abaddon didn't know why he left Valerie.

It wasn't frustration.

It wasn't because she hurt him.

Abaddon just felt… confused.

It is difficult to conceive what it is like for a deity of intimacy or romance to contend with the loss of a partner.

Beyond the scope of feelings of possession, whether it is right or wrong- they possess an inborn need for connection that facilitates their entire way of being.

Aphrodite still keeps in contact with every orgy partner that she's ever had until this day. Whether it's by text, sending birds, or social media.

Losing a partner isn't much different from losing an arm to them. It doesn't really matter how many they have had or will have- that distinction will never change.

Valerie hadn't actually gone anywhere yet, but Abaddon was doing his best to think about what his life would be like without her there every day.