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Ah, love. It is a bittersweet thing, a dangerous emotion, and can be the ruin of us all. Who hasn't looked foolish from its effects? People always talk about love as if it's the most important thing in the world, some magical feeling better than anything else. Mortals write entire books and movies based off this concept. Well, I'm here to tell you, love hurts.
When you are immortal, it is an unavoidable fact that you will have many romances in your long, unending lifetime... unless you're my sister Artemis, I guess. But she's a weirdo, so does she even count? (If you're reading this, sis, I love you!). Anyway, it is natural that I, being so incredibly awesome, would have many, many lovers over the years. However, the truth is, while I have had countless paramours, I haven't been truly in love with anyone in a long time. Not since...him.
Dear reader, listen to me now. To love someone is to open yourself up to vulnerability, to pain. So much pain. It's been so long... why am I doing this again? Oh yes, for my beloved admirers: You have all been praying to me about love again. Well, dear fans, I'm here to tell you why you should avoid love at all costs. For your benefit, I will be revealing intimate stories that none have ever heard told by me. Listen closely...
First, there was Daphne, oh how in love we were. Then there was Hyacinthus. Even after all this time, it is still incredibly hard for me to talk about Hyacinthus. Every time I think about the events that transpired, my heart swells with guilt and shame. After him, came Coronis, the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on. Alas, that did not end well either. After these three tragedies, I swore never to love again. But, alas, love is a fickle thing, and one cannot stop it from occurring... can they?
From your favorite god, Apollo. I am only telling you these stories to warn you. Love is not always good. In fact, it can often be disastrous.