During their separation, something had happened to Annabeth's feelings. They'd grown painfully intense-like she'd been forced to withdraw from a life-saving medication. Now she wasn't sure which was more excruciating-living with that horrible absence, or being with him again.
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...
