Talk:Aro/@comment-71.239.20.160-20150228113155

On whether or not Aro loves his mate, Sulpicia:

In Meyer's universe, by default just the status of "mate" means a deep connection and indeed love.

Now, is it a healthy love? Probably not. Regardless of Aro's cheerful demeanor, he is every bit the cold blooded killer his covenmate Caius is however, because of his "gift" Aro is more empathetic.

With a mere touch, Aro knows exactly how much Sulpicia loves him. She loves him as much as he loves himself and that is probably the only definition of love Aro has. As to why she's locked in a tower: two reasons.

1. Aro is legitamately concerned over her safety.

2. Aro sees her as weakness to be used against him and he does not tolerate weakness. Truly, if he did not love her, she would've been killed. Probably by him. (he killed his own sister to perserve his amibtions). Putting her in a tower both protects his loved one and hides a metaphorical weakness from his enemies.