He did understand, up to a point. He understood the pain death could cause people. And he understood what it's like to have a lot of enemies. But perhaps that was where he had an advantage. Apollo has many enemies, but they're generally shared with his husband due to their profession.

"So, you don't even try relationships because you're worried about your enemies? I hate to break this to you, but the world is full of them. One day you could get into a stupid argument with someone and next thing you know, they're trying to kill you. There's never a way of knowing who's going to turn on you in the end."

He pushed some hair out of his face and sighed deeply. This really wasn't any of his business, but he couldn't help trying. Vanyel just seemed so...sad. "Anyways, just...think about it okay? I know it's none of my business, but life is too short to waste it trying to protect people from yourself."