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Perfect, was the only word there was to describe the fact that they NEEDED her and that would make things a whole lot easier for what she wanted to do..even if that meant ‘claiming’ she would attempt to take the Siphoner down..-she wasn’t going to do that. “I bet it makes you MISS..when all you had to deal with, was me.” she lulled with nothing but a devilish smirk left in the after math. “And yet somehow my bet is…you’ve not told any of them who’s helping you...-I wonder what they’d say.” she hummed, an idyllic tone to the sound that left her lips. 

“Oh you have a choice…-i’m just your ONLY option for the one you’re choosing.” She told him simply, though unlike most deals she made she had no intention of taking his soul;he didn’t deserve to go through what she had..but maybe that was simply the small flicker of emotions playing in the back of Katherine’s mind. 

She found herself almost freezing up at the mention of Elijah, though she played it off covering any sign of emotional leverage he could have over her with a small grin. “I’m not hiding Stefan..-I just have MY reasons for staying away; not like HE could kill me anymore..” she was almost sure of that much, though somehow that didn’t leave her with any less fear. Elijah on the other hand was a different matter..in avoiding him she wasn’t being selfish as much as not wanting to be reminded of what she couldn’t be…Katerina Petrova.

“Elijah doesn’t care about me..-i’m just playing generous.” saving HIM from Klaus’ judgement. “Klaus is unaware of anything that happened between the two of us: I intend to keep it that way.”

It almost sounds like some kind of joke, to play on Stefan in attempts to keep him from spreading the word. "Why would I tell anyone whose helping me?" There'd be nothing but constant back lash, a whirlwind of complaints and he's sure a number of punches from Damon. "What do I have to gain from that?" Not a single god damn thing and they both know that. Would he face backlash in the end, ether way? Definitely. When they found out that Stefan kept this a secret from them, it won't be pretty but if it means Elena returns safe and sound? He doesn't really care, to be honest. It's something he's willing to take onto himself.

She pauses if only but a second, it's enough for Stefan to catch; curious as to WHY she hesitated even for a split second. "Hiding...yeah you are, if you weren't then part of our deal wouldn't involve me keeping quiet about your return." But alright, if she wants to pretend like the last five hundred years didn't matter, he'd play along. "Whatever you say, Katherine." Stefan doesn't see a point in arguing at this point. "I don't know where you'll find Kai but I'm sure he won't be hard to find -- anywhere witches are, he'll be trying to take their magic."

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she let it drop, they both knew the other was aware so hope just nodded and gave a chuckle of agreement. “maybe.” nothing more to add to that part of the conversation, she leans back in her own seat and pulls her drink with her. while she didn’t need the caffeine, it did taste good and she hated just plain water on such hot days. plus it was easy to hide the blood in the drink, mixing in easily with the dark brew of the coffee. “mom really liked the story of persephone- the real story. not the kidnapping version.” another laugh, it feels like a deja vu moment for hope. she’d told the story once already, to another supernatural. maybe a coincidence, she believed in them. “why are you visiting the isle? family? friends? vacation?”

Whatever she is Stefan knows that she's smart enough to reister that he isn't human, just as he can do the same; though it's a little harder for him to figure it out. She doesn't seem like anything he's come across, that's for sure. "Smart woman." Compliment offered at the explanation, shifting in his own chair to match her relaxed state. As long as the conversatino was kept going, he wouldn't have to focus on anything else. "All of the above, you could say. Some old friends actually live here, figured why not come visit them." Technically, it wasn't a lie.

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she sat when offered, the gentle grin still in place. fingers held on tightly to a cool cup of iced coffee while she watched him talk, hands moving and mouth turning to a smile. to be careful around him, hope new that. she wasn’t sure if he was here for her or just passing through. “you don’t seem fine,” she pressed, leaning in just a little as her elbow rested on the table top. “you came to a beach side cafe but you’re not eating.” she says the observation playfully, testing the waters to see how he’d react to her, to the soft accusation. “nice to meet you, stefan. i’m persephone.”

Ah, she'd caughten onto that huh? Grin spreads with soft laughter, Stefan's lips parting as tongue licks at the bottom in habitual nature. "Not technically -- maybe I just needed the free wifi." He offers back as an attempt to keep the mood light, distract himself from the constant internal struggling he seems to be dealing with. "Peresphone, huh? Your parents must be an interesting pair if they chose that name for you."

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Never in a million years did the hybrid think she could be this much of a mess. Looking down at her photo with her infant, Hayley reflected to all the moments they’d spent together, more specifically one where she was feeding hope in her high chair, a blue plastic spoon, wiping off the excess apples and banana pureè, the clinking of the plastic spoon against the glass jar acting as some sort of entertainment for the baby: 

‘jackson told me how you threw up on him and he smelled like baby for two whole days’, hayley smiled, ‘you’ve got the right idea, jackson is a good man, but i need you to remember the world isn’t full of boys like jackson, there are monsters out there, much like..’ hayley paused, letting her gaze fall sadly and keeping herself from defacing klaus to her daughter, ‘just remember, whatever happens, momma will never let anything happen to you, momma loves you, crazy auntie rebekah and uncle elijah loves you, you have an army of strong and powerful people who would do anything to protect you, if anything happens to my little girl, i will do anything, i will do everything to get you back, i promise.’ she kissed the baby on her forehead, her eyes welling, just from the overwhelming joy of having baby hope in her life.

With a photograph of baby hope pressed against her chest, Hayley sat on the steps of her home, her head pressed against the pillar as she sobbed quietly at how she failed her only daughter, how she broke that promise to her only child, her best friend, but still, she wouldn’t stop going on the hunt for her. Catching the scent, Hayley wiped her eyes dry, recognising Stefan and remembering how kind he was and how he was ultimately Klaus’ best friend, frankly, a best friend she believed Klaus didn’t deserve. Standing and holding onto the photo, Hayley attempted to harden, but stefan was an angel, so she decided on the latter, “no, nothing yet..” she answered, her voice frail as she sniffed, “if you’re looking for Klaus, he’s not here, i don’t know where he is..”

The sight of a crying woman would never be one that sat well with Stefan, if anything it would always make him uncomfortable. He couldn't help Hayley stop the pain, couldn't soothe that terrible and deep ACHE that had burrowed into her chest. "Actually I'm not here to see him." Gentle tone with caculated steps forward, wanting to let the brunette know that he's not there as a threat, not that he ever would be mind you. "I came to talk to you." Straight forward was often the best way of dealing with thins, especially if it meant dealing with the Mikaelsons in any regard. "It might be hard to believe, you don't really know me -- I don't OWE you anything but..." Lips thin a moment before he lets go of a soft breath, corner of his mouth turning up. "I want to help find your daughter."

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staring at the man, hope had been caught in the act. she hadn’t meant to but something about this vampire had her drawn to him. her magic hummed, as if some connection sparked between him. blue eyes widen as he turns to her, pink flushed across cheek. “sorry.” soft and gentle, hope gave a little bow of her head as an apology. “i didn’t mean to stare.” truthful, she hadn’t. something with him just had her watching him intently- and not out of fear or concern but genuine curiosity. “are you okay?” she could feel it, something at war within himself. hope had always been able to feel the emotions of the supernatural around her and his were a roar around him. 

An apology? Certainly not what Stefan would have believed to come from the other, perhaps a question but not an apology. Brows furrow if only a moment and then a hand waves it off, "It's fine -- I'm not from here, there's been a few people staring over the last few days." Not really, but he's not about to make her feel uncomfortable ether. It hadn't caused any harm. Was he okay, what a loaded question. "Just fine." Stefan's lips form into a smile, seemingly genuine as fingers tap against the small table top. "You can join me, if you'd like. I'm Stefan."

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She lent her head to the side, giving Stefan another mischievous smirk…he knew her too well. “You know, the more I hear about him...the more I start to ‘like’ him.” which was almost accurate, the almost referring to the liking him; she didn’t and she was positive he was worse than her in every possible way and yet he seemed like he’d make the perfect ally given the circumstances. 

“What would be the fun in getting poor Elena back…if he was?” her lips pulled together to form a small smile, one that grew over the course of what she’d decided to say next. “If you’d rather get her back yourself, be my guest Stefan…-” she inched closer, her heels making the familiar click sound that anyone who’d met her happened to be familiar with. “but you wont know where Kai’s keeping her..and personally I can’t see Damon going another ten years without ripping apart everyone in town…” running her finger across his jaw, she got as close as she knew would make him uncomfortable and gave him another smirk. “my guess is, you’ll care more about that than he will.”

Damon without a hint of emotion or care was more reckless than Katherine cared to elaborate on, though she had little to worry about…she knew exactly where Stefan’s worries laid. “You need me for more than just Elena’s location; maybe Kai isn’t stupid..-but he was stupid enough to let me follow him and he’ll be stupid enough to fall for my tricks.” She wondered what she could really ask for from the Salvatore brother but decided against say much of anything else…”Lets call it an..’I owe you’: I give YOU Elena and you don’t tell Klaus I’m in the same place as he is..and you owe me.” 

“Sounds like a fair deal to me.”

There it is - the typical manipulation that Katherine has all but perfected over the centuries. He doesn't expect anything less from her, as proven by his stone features; gaze locking onto hers though he doesn't bother to move. Her touch is familiar and yet cold, something he doesn't want to admit to missing even in the slightest. "Like I said - Kai isn't someone to under estimate. We can't get Elena back without help." Hence dealing with Katherine, not that he's about to tell Damon that. Or Caroline for that matter, did anyone even know that Katherine was back? No, probably not.

A fair deal? Scoff leaves his lips before he can help it, forced smile pressing onto handsome features; arms crossing across his broad chest. "I don't have a choice, do I?" Of course not. If he didn't agree to HER terms than who knew what would happen to Elena, this was the only way. "Alright, we have a deal." Stefan isn't stupid though, he knows to look for terms that Katherine will add along the way and he knows he'll have to come up with a way to twart them as well. "How long do you think you can hide from him anyways? Or ELIJAH for that matter?"

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He realized he’d been rather rude in ignoring the man and so offered an apologetic smile. “My apologies, again. I am simply waiting to hear back from my boyfriend. We’ve both been busy so I haven’t spoken to him in a while.”

He gestured with a wave towards his phone. “I worry far too much, I know.”

It's a gentle understanding as lips begin to purse into a wide smile, nodding behind the glass of his drink. "No -- no, it's okay. If you DIDN'T worry, that'd probably be worse, right?" A pause before he gestures to the bar top once more, ring finger clicking against his glass. "Please, join me. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon."

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 A clear display of surprised amusement over takes brooding features, brows lifting high with a turned down smile; “Hmm.” Now that was certainly interesting. Turning back on his heel to face the other Stefan shrugs, tossing the ball in the air once before it hits his palm roughly. “Didn’t expect you to hit that one, guess you’re stronger than you look, huh?” A pause, handing the baseball to them. “Best three out of five?”

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Full name: Stefan Salvatore Date of birth: November 1st, 1846. Scorpio. Myers-Briggs personality: ISFJ Location on the isle:  Loft apartment in the heart of the city.

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“I’ll take that as a yes…” getting under her favourite Salvatore’s skin, had been missed: she could do it all day…-even if she would’ve preferred the real answer.It was amusing how much Stefan claimed to know about her…and yet, he had barely any idea the lengths she’d go to in order to get exactly what she wanted. 

Crazy? she sniggered almost at the word, Was she a vindictive manipulator?..yes. Was she willing to kill anyone who got in her way?..yes. But to Katherine, it was all done out of justice and she knew Stefan was more than aware of her vengeful nature. “I’ll appeal to his better side..-as one devious manipulator to another.” or Sociopath..but she wouldn’t call herself that. 

“That or i’ll find a way to rip out his spleen and take back…precious little Elena anyway.” she gave a single shrug, that spoke a thousand words for just how little she cared for the Siphoners life. 

It wasn't about if he had missed her or not, it's about Katherine getting her way -- getting exactly what she wants. Which is the way it's always been, Stefan's not stupid. Of course he's not about to voice his opinions on anything with her ether, because he knows exactly where the conversation will go and there really isn't a point. Katherine will always want the last word, no matter what it is. And she usually gets it. "Right." He offers though it's clear by his expression that he doesn't believe her. "He's not weak or STUPID, Katherine."

Yes, she was stronger and older but Kai had proven himself time and time again as someone that isn't easily taken out. Magic and strength, he beat it back down ten fold. "You'll kill him to get Elena back, no questions asked." Seems a little off, but with Katherine there is ALWAYS something more to it. "You still haven't said what you want." Not completely, Stefan knows there's going to be more to this, more to this deal she expects him to keep. "I get it, you don't want K L A U S to know you're here. Fair enough - but that isn't equal to giving me, us, back Elena."

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So what, Damon was a mess and honestly if Katherine had any part in keeping it that way then he’d be broken and tortured: left with nothing but the memory of his precious Elena…-that didn’t mean she didn’t care about her Salvatore brothers but an ‘eye for an eye’ was needed ..even if  Stefan would never understand why. 

“Oh come on…-you’ll get your precious Elena when I have Kai distracted…for now you’ll just have to deal with me..” her lips curved into that of a smirk, regardless of everything she was intent on doing, being back wasn’t something she was so willing to waste; life was going to be enjoyed, even if it meant having as many people as possible wrapped around her little finger. 

“Tell me then…did you miss me?..” she purred almost, watching his every movement with no intent than to have fun. “Or as always, were you too busy trying to save...him.” Katherine had only ever liked the martyr side of Stefan but his obsession with his constant need to find Damon’s redemption…over and over..and over again became boring after a while.

Watching people die was never something Stefan took pride in, and knowing that people had been literally sucked up and away into some kind of oblivion still doesn't sit well with him but it's been years; surely they'd have found some kind of peace. What a joke. Of course of all people that have died, Katherine fucking Pierce would be the only one to return and with a vengence at that it seemed. The idea of dealing with Katherine in order to get Elena back has all kinds of red flags waving but if this is the quickest way to get her back, to calm Damon's anger? Stefan will do it - they deserve happiness.

Hand moves to the bridge of his nose, fingers pinching the skin there with closed eyes and heavy sigh. "Katherine," He isn't in the mood to argue with her, especially not abotu THIS. "I'm not talking about this with you." Comes the SOLID answer as he finally straightens in stance, licking at his bottom lip out of habit. "How are you going to distract Kai, it's not going to be EASY, you know. The guy's.." Well - "He's crazier than you."