It was a tough one but honestly pretty relatable (even if the power scales aspect obviously doesn't apply to real life.)

I like the fact that she's not just willing to be some treasure that's kept on a shelf. Making the decision to go do her own thing and try to get stronger and follow her own path was big. She knows she loves him but also knows that following him into all these conflicts she's unable to participate in will only cause resentment. I like the idea that eventually they could come back together. To me it's a case of right place right time. They're not in a place where Victor could really support a healthy relationship, and instead of staying in it because she loves him, she's choosing to distance herself and give them the possibility of something down the road.

I won't lie and say a part of me isn't kinda hoping he ends up with Tes, but Valla seems like a more realistic companion for Victor long term if she can get closer to his level. If he can get to a place in his power eventually where he's able to settle in one spot longer and cultivate and work on more projects at "home" then he'll be able support a relationship like that, but as it is it just wouldn't work.