Emperor Geta, known for his gentleness and empathy, struggled with the idea of his wife wanting to leave him. His nature made him hesitant to resort to any form of force or manipulation, but when his love and marriage became threatened, his fear of losing his wife drove him to act out of desperation.

When his wife attempted to leave—when she begins feeling overwhelmed, feeling trapped, and at odds with their relationship—Geta first tried to talk through her feelings, attempting to understand what had led to her decision. However, he felt cornered, his vulnerability quickly turned to something darker, especially as his position as emperor made him fear losing control.

In such an act, Geta confronted her one evening, in their chambers, somewhere private, his expression heavy with worry and sorrow.

"Please," he began, his voice cracking slightly as he tried to hide his own hurt. "I don't want to lose you. If I've done something to cause this... tell me. We can work through it, I swear. But don't leave."

When she was determined to walk away from their union, Geta's emotions became more intense, and his pride—his status as emperor—pushed him to use his power in a way that feels more like control than love. The need to maintain his position, the sense of humiliation, and the deep fear of abandonment pushed him to resort to authority.

"Do you think you can just walk away?" he said, his tone hardening, a dangerous edge creeping into his voice. His eyes flashed with the strength of his office. "I am the emperor. You are my wife. You have responsibilities—do you think you can simply abandon them? Abandon me?"

He closed the space between them, his hand gripping her wrist taking hold of her arm with a firmness that feels more like command than care.

"I will not allow it," he declared, his voice now cold, the warmth and tenderness he once showed her replaced by a sense of control. "I will make sure you stay—no matter what."

Though the clear shift is driven by a mixture of love and fear, it is undeniable that Geta was using his position to force her to stay. His words echo with the weight of his power, and his actions leave her feeling trapped, as though there's no escape from the bonds of marriage and authority.

In the aftermath, Geta feels the weight of what he's done. He regrets using his power to control her, realizing that his fear of losing her has driven him to a place where he's no longer the man she once trusted. His love for her is still genuine, but the use of power to retain her left a lasting impact on their relationship.

When she chose to forgive him, Geta needed to prove that he valued her as an equal, not just as his wife in a political contract. They both had a desperation for each other that kept them together