Vale's mind was shrouded in shame as the sun fell and rose again.
'Mastery of self…'
He had a new goal. One more pressing than any other.
It was in pursuit of this goal that he'd realize the true nature of his Origin and abilities.
As well as why he was chosen as the Master of Lust.
Or maybe it's better to say…
Why—
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Vale had lived in the throes of agony for nearly a whole day before Salome relieved him of his suffering. However, the constant pain during that time served as a salutary reminder of his failure.
Although…
'Awilix has it a little worse.'
As an Aether Construct, she didn't particularly need her lower bits for anything other than reproduction. So, it wasn't too detrimental to her health if such a thing was sealed away.
Salome had done the dastardly deed of having Larry make a stone chastity belt and put it on the poor cat. The only way to remove it was to destroy it.
