Vernon shows his affectionate side to almost no one. Throughout the realm he is seen as a heartless, stone cold killer and a demon Agape pulled from a dimension filled with violence. Vernon is seen as a kind of animal, uncivilised and rabid... but animals can be tamed and Vernon is no exception.
Many have tried to get intimate with Vernon... they are no longer with us; his reputation has earned a hefty price on his head which has led to men and women alike using sex as a means of getting close enough to go for the kill. They try to exploit his loneliness, brave but foolish as he is smarter than he looks.
While these assassination attempts have made it hard for Vernon to find a 'release', every now and then, an honest soul sees his pain, wanting to help him; but this can be a death wish as any accomplice of his, is fair game for his bounty.