While separated from her partner, Annabeth experienced a significant shift in her emotions, leading to a surge of intense feelings that felt almost unbearable. This withdrawal from their connection mirrored the effects of stopping a vital medication, leaving her in a state of distress as she navigated her changed sentiments.

Now faced with the reality of reconnecting, Annabeth found herself torn between the pain of that intense longing and the discomfort of their reunion. She grappled with the conflicting emotions, questioning what was more difficult: enduring the emptiness of absence or confronting the complex feelings that arose when they were back together.