I saw this coming for a while now. I've always felt off about Khaol and River's relationship... like there was just something wrong. Khaol was built on hate and just desired River and wanted to possess him. He never wanted to love River, as his heart had belonged to Kaveri all this time. Even though Kaveri desperately wants to just move on, Khaol keeps him bound, and throws away River. Heil treasured River on a fundamental level. He asked for nothing in return, but to be a friend. He never wanted River to get hurt or feel sad, and he sees humans on an equal level. He doesn't feel the need to possess people, instead he just enjoys if you stick around, and respects if you want to leave. Khaol's former brides only stick with him to keep him company, not because he's forcing them. As the god of death, he is the literal definition of moving on.
Like they say, if you like a flower, you pick it. But if you love a flower, you care for it and watch it grow.
I saw this coming for a while now. I've always felt off about Khaol and River's relationship... like there was just something wrong. Khaol was built on hate and just desired River and wanted to possess him. He never wanted to love River, as his heart had belonged to Kaveri all this time. Even though Kaveri desperately wants to just move on, Khaol keeps him bound, and throws away River. Heil treasured River on a fundamental level. He asked for nothing in return, but to be a friend. He never wanted River to get hurt or feel sad, and he sees humans on an equal level. He doesn't feel the need to possess people, instead he just enjoys if you stick around, and respects if you want to leave. Khaol's former brides only stick with him to keep him company, not because he's forcing them. As the god of death, he is the literal definition of moving on.
Like they say, if you like a flower, you pick it. But if you love a flower, you care for it and watch it grow.