Our witch contacts have Isaac contained for the night and I picked up a bottle of something very old and very French. You need a night off.
( And coming from Alaric? Allison is doing her part, Isaac isn't a danger to himself. At least not right now. Or others, they'd stopped that. Maybe he's also drinking. His kids are back home. Isaac is like a surrogate kid to Chris. He gets it all. And it all hits home. )
[ When the text comes through it earns a smile, however exhausted it may be. ]
Let's just hope it isn't a repeat of the last time we thought we had those containment markings right. It's times like these I wish that exorcist had a phone.
A night off? Sounds like that elusive holiday I never can seem to get around to.
[ An unfortunate trait they share in common. He takes care of himself enough to do the work. To be there for Allison. He's pretty sure she does a better job of looking out for him, though. ]
We barely tranqed him in time the other night. I'm trying very hard not to be dubious.
She wants tea with the Queen.
Yours, if I pace my floor anymore I'm going to wear it down.
( This is why they have help where they are. And a staff that keeps them fed. When they feel like eating and not having their liquid lunches. )
You're not being dubious. You're being pragmatic.
Is that on the table?
Then we should keep you off the floor, then. Your bag goes down, the floor is lava. Your clothes, too. The longer you have them on, the more they just turn to lava. I blame Parisian the cut.
Allison made contact, not that you need me to tell you, but, psychic witches. They share, I share. Tell me if I'm sharing too much. I have to Skype with my girls, but, after? We should take a walk. Get our minds off of our kids and exorcisms.
Even if I did need a reservation, I'd get one. I'm Caroline Forbes, remember? An hour. Don't brood too hard without me. And don't get ass up drunk either. We did that last week. Tonight is about romance and the city. And us. Okay?
How could I forget? No promises about the brooding, I've already been sitting in the dark an hour. Might be too late.
I haven't had anything since last week, I may be a little traumatized still. [ He's not as young as he used to be here. ] I am ready to woo you with long walks through the city, and maybe a jaunt down to the river. There's a little place down that way that has a spectacular millefeuille.
I don't know if the magic guy I know can do anything like that but now I'm tempted to ask. I could give you my coat. Or we could huddle under an awning.
Hey, I'm heading back from Monasque tonight. Everything Hollow-related is still under wraps. One apocalypse averted. Anything else or anyone else possessed like Isaac?
Unrelated, but, I missed you. Klaus Mikaelson is not the company I prefer to keep. But, he reined in his more, uncontrollable familiar impulses. So, I'm all yours when I get back.
Good to know. I can only clear my schedule for one apocalypse at a time. I forget what I've got on the dance card this month. No one else has shown any signs, I'm cautiously optimistic until we can get Constantine here.
Is it really that unrelated? I'm sure he still had you on your toes. Good, we'll probably have a few days until we can get started. [ If it isn't too late, goes unsaid. Instead: ] I stole your pillow while you were gone. I may not give it back.
Klaus made contact with Elijah once. Said I had to stay for a drink that turned into ten to keep him from doing it again. He's out of France now, or, on his way out.
Never said it had anything to do with that. [ More like he's gotten used to sharing a bed with someone again and in the absence of that other person, he's taken to stealing the pillow. But all of that is a little wordy for text and maybe even admitting aloud in person. ]
Always a catch.
He's exhausted but resting. I think it's mostly to do with the cocktail of sedatives than anything. Best to keep them going for now. He's got to be aware for an actual exorcism.
[ So, if this is the only rest he can get, then it'll have to be good enough. ]
I don't know, the pillow doesn't steal the blankets.
Well then, officially, you can talk me out of your pillow in person soon.
[ He gets what Stefan is saying. He knows it's true. It doesn't make the helpless feeling any easier to deal with. He's used to having some measure of control and this is too far out of his wheelhouse. ]
I'm going to check on him again before you get back, ok? Shouldn't be long and I'll be careful.
( Which is why someone like Stefan and the people he worked for helped step in. The Argents' network is far more vast and inclusive now. Thank Allison's efforts. )
If anything happens, tell me. I'll come straight to Isaac.
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| Alaric Saltzman
( And coming from Alaric? Allison is doing her part, Isaac isn't a danger to himself. At least not right now. Or others, they'd stopped that. Maybe he's also drinking. His kids are back home. Isaac is like a surrogate kid to Chris. He gets it all. And it all hits home. )
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Let's just hope it isn't a repeat of the last time we thought we had those containment markings right. It's times like these I wish that exorcist had a phone.
A night off? Sounds like that elusive holiday I never can seem to get around to.
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You sent Allison after Constantine and there aren't just markings. These witches are on the premises linked with Bennett blood.
As for your elusive holiday, you'll get there. I got mine. And, with my kids.
Your room or mine tonight?
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We barely tranqed him in time the other night. I'm trying very hard not to be dubious.
She wants tea with the Queen.
Yours, if I pace my floor anymore I'm going to wear it down.
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You're not being dubious. You're being pragmatic.
Is that on the table?
Then we should keep you off the floor, then. Your bag goes down, the floor is lava. Your clothes, too. The longer you have them on, the more they just turn to lava. I blame Parisian the cut.
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I feel like some would just call it good old-fashioned paranoia.
Knowing how determined she is? Yes. She's thinking about curtseying.
Nothing self-serving in that scenario, at all, is there?
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Only thinking about it? You might have to sit her down and have a conversation. It's the Queen. Curtsying is minimum.
Are you complaining?
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She's more concerned with the tea and her hat at the moment. I'll remind her when we get to that part.
Not at all. In fact, I think this is a game we indulge in more often than not.
| Caroline Forbes
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I haven't had anything since last week, I may be a little traumatized still. [ He's not as young as he used to be here. ] I am ready to woo you with long walks through the city, and maybe a jaunt down to the river. There's a little place down that way that has a spectacular millefeuille.
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You're lucky I can be woo'd by French pastries and long walks. If you can make it lightly rain, I'll be in the palm of your hand.
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I don't know if the magic guy I know can do anything like that but now I'm tempted to ask. I could give you my coat. Or we could huddle under an awning.
| Stefan Salvatore
Unrelated, but, I missed you. Klaus Mikaelson is not the company I prefer to keep. But, he reined in his more, uncontrollable familiar impulses. So, I'm all yours when I get back.
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Is it really that unrelated? I'm sure he still had you on your toes. Good, we'll probably have a few days until we can get started. [ If it isn't too late, goes unsaid. Instead: ] I stole your pillow while you were gone. I may not give it back.
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Klaus made contact with Elijah once. Said I had to stay for a drink that turned into ten to keep him from doing it again. He's out of France now, or, on his way out.
How is Isaac?
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Always a catch.
He's exhausted but resting. I think it's mostly to do with the cocktail of sedatives than anything. Best to keep them going for now. He's got to be aware for an actual exorcism.
[ So, if this is the only rest he can get, then it'll have to be good enough. ]
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With Klaus, this was the easiest catch I've ever seen. There still could be, but it's not our concern. Officially.
He's strong, Chris.
You are, too.
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Well then, officially, you can talk me out of your pillow in person soon.
[ He gets what Stefan is saying. He knows it's true. It doesn't make the helpless feeling any easier to deal with. He's used to having some measure of control and this is too far out of his wheelhouse. ]
I'm going to check on him again before you get back, ok? Shouldn't be long and I'll be careful.
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We can call it, negotiating.
( Which is why someone like Stefan and the people he worked for helped step in. The Argents' network is far more vast and inclusive now. Thank Allison's efforts. )
If anything happens, tell me. I'll come straight to Isaac.
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To negotiate you have to bring something to the table.
[ Allison has taken this further than Chris ever thought possible, it's more her baby than anything else. He just helps where he's able. ]
I'll tell you. If not, I'll see you when I'm done.
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Let's negotiate.