He wasn't completely sure what Vanyel meant when he said 'life bonded', but something told him right now really wasn't the moment to ask for specifics. Not when it obviously hurt him so much just saying the words. A bit a guilt swept through him. He shouldn't have pushed this. It wasn't his place.

He hesitated for a moment before moving closer to Vanyel and placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. It probably gave him little comfort, but it was all Apollo could do. "I'm sorry. You...don't have to say anymore if you don't want to."