#𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚏𝚊𝚗 𝚜𝚊𝚕𝚟𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚎 「interactions」

[xripper]

with: @inaducursehqstarters plotdrop01: the missing;; part one: behind the black horizon

" people are missing . . i don't know about you but i need some answers . "

[xripper]

@ofniightshade (bonnie bennett)

[xripper]

open: @ofniightshade

stefan: bonnie . stefan: do you know what's going on?

[xripper]

" i know of a shop in the french quarter . it's owned by my friend bonnie . it's called enchanted emporium . i'm confident she can assist you with what you need , " he offered more information . stefan had encountered various situations , but none quite like this . the vampire hesitated to admit that this seemed like it was only the tip of the iceberg and sensed that there was more to come . stefan's thoughts were not helpful in the slightest , so he pondered his next words carefully . " no , i can't say i have , but i would suggest that now is the time to stay close to friends and family , " he cautioned .

Cami listened intently, she could sense there was something the man wasn't quite telling her but she wasn't sure if she was ready to know what is was. "A flower? That's the suggestion?" she asked waving it off believing he was having a laugh. "Honestly, whatever avoids me being in a body bag I will take." she shrugged "I've been here my whole life and I've never seen something like this...have you?"

[xripper]

stefan understood his nephew's concerns ; a part of him wanted to promise that everything would be okay , that no one else would be taken . yet , he couldn't make promises when he himself was devoid of answers about the chaos unfolding around them . " i know it's hard but we're going to get through this , " stefan assured , his words as much a conviction for himself as they were meant to be for his nephew .

gray watched his uncle and sighed a little before shrugging. "I dunno... I mean uncle jer and sarah are missing but not our immediate family... but it's just strange... wondering if another wave of people are gonna disappear... or if mom or dad or you are gonna be next... "gray admitted.

[xripper]

the sight of cami instilled stefan with hope ; the missing weren't lost , merely taken . yet , the burning question persister : how had she arrived here , and where were the others ? " so , you don't remember anything ? " stefan inquired , concern lacing his tone . the ex-ripper hadn't laid eyes on caroline for days and couldn't help but wonder if his wife was among the missing . " you must have some answers , cami . . anything ? " he implored , his voice a mixture of desperation and urgency . stefan was aware that cami was hardly in any state to provided answers , yet time was a luxury they couldn't afford .

open starter: plot drop #001memoriall ocation: garden district, lafayette cemetery. @inaducursehqstarters

Camille's eyes stung as she squinted to see beyond the flashing blue and red lights ahead. She could faintly see the others gathering together in the cemetery, for what purpose she couldn't have known. The passage of time over the last few weeks meant nothing, she had no recollection of why she was now standing barefoot and watching the ceremony from afar. "I...don't know why I'm here." her voice hoarse. "It feels as though I was sleeping for what seemed like such a long time and I just found my way here somehow." she spoke not taking her eyes off the scene in front of her. The emotions on her face confused as she tried to make sense of things.

[xripper]

stefan stumbled upon the oldest hybrid . in the past , the salvatore brother would have pointed fingers at the mikaelsons for whatever was happening , but this time it was different . " please tell me you know what's happening , here ? " he implored as he approached niklaus . " the dead coming back is one thing , but now people are vanishing . . and i can't find my wife anywhere , ' he said , his voice tinged with concern and worry , before anger moved to the surface .

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time was slipping through his fingers like sand in an hourglass, each grain marking a moment lost. klaus moved with purpose through the crowded streets, the noise of the city a mere hum against the storm raging in his mind. his thoughts were singular, focused on one task as he pulled out his phone, his fingers moving swiftly over the screen.

klaus: is she missing too?

the words were sharp, cutting through the air with the weight of the question they both dreaded. they knew precisely who she was, the one whose absence could shake even the foundations of the immortal. as he waited for a reply, klaus's mind churned, dark thoughts weaving a tapestry of anger and frustration. how many had been taken? how had they all been so blind? the answer was almost certainly hidden in the folds of magic, a veil that had clouded their vision until it was too late.

[xripper]

it came as no surprise that tobias inherited the same vexing traits as his mother and father , yet his presence was still unwelcome . stefan felt no obligation to entertain tobias' inquires . his devotion to his wife surpassed all else , and he , a vampire , saw no merit in justifying himself to katherine's and kai's offspring . " if you have something to say , out with it , or leave , " he retorted with a stern darkness , his patience clearly worn thin .

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the  ever-brooding  martyr.  how  charmingly  predictable.  tobias  parker's  lips  curled  into  a  mocking  smile  as  he  observed  the  troubled  vampire  from  the  shadows.  "you  know,  stefan,"  tobias  drawled,  his  voice  laced  with  a  taunting  edge,  "i  couldn't  help  but  notice  your  brooding  demeanor  has  taken  on  an  almost…  poetic  quality.  it's  almost  endearing,  watching  you  struggle  with  the  absence  of  your  precious  loved  ones.  i  wonder  who  you  miss  more  your  wife  or  your  first  love.  but,  of  course,  you  must  know  the  truth  by  now.  if  only  you  were  as  adept  at  finding  answers  as  you  are  at  wallowing  in  despair.  but  there's  no  need  to  fret  too  much.  after  all,  these  dark  clouds  hanging  over  your  head  might  just  be  hiding  the  most  delightful  secrets."

[xripper]

stefan was trailing behind , sensing that the young mikaelson male failed to grasp the gravity of the unfolding events in the city . " i've heard your father returned , but not everyone has been so fortunate , " he responded .

Theo's annoyance was palpable as he snapped at the older male figure, his words laced with impatience. "Well, you're on your own then," he said with a shrug, dismissing the situation with a carefree attitude. "They normally show up in a day or two anyway," Theo added casually, displaying a sense of confidence in the eventual resolution of the matter.

[xripper]

stefan nodded , not giving it much thought . " did they mention what it's about ? " he inquired , curiosity moved through his thoughts . it had been a long day and an even longer week , so stefan wasn't aware of reagan academic grades . " i'm hopeful , " he said with a hint of optimism , but his mind was bracing for the worst - case scenario .

The girl nodded, "I suppose, but you'll need to see one of my teachers first, since mom isn't around," she muttered, aware of the hurdle of getting a parental signature for campus approval. If her dad were to sign, he might discover her failing grades. Nevertheless, she greeted the task with a smile of eagerness, "I can do that. Do you think we'll have answers soon?" she inquired, meeting his gaze with a gentle expression. "They've got to turn up soon."

[xripper]

" you will? " stefan mused . the youngest salvatore of his generation was relived when reagan choose to stay with him during these trying times . however , the ex ripper , was concerned about his daughter becoming entangled in the chaos surrounding the recent disappearances . " we're still looking for answers about what's going on , but if you want to help maybe you can do some research for me , and let me know how many cemeteries are in the city . " he took his daughter up on her offer , yet trying to keep her safe at the same time .

Reagan felt a pang of guilt knowing that the people they loved were missing, understanding the worry that burdened her father. She knew it would be best to return home. "I'll come back home," she replied quietly, though she was aware that her deteriorating grades might ultimately force her to leave college. Despite this, she was not yet ready to share this truth with her father. "I can help you look for her if you want," she offered with a nonchalant shrug.

[xripper]

" well i would never refuse hope mikaelson's help, " he reflected , before inhaling . it had been a long time since stefan had teamed up with the mikaelson's , so being around hope was somewhat reminiscent of the time he had gone on rescue missions with her parents . it was comforting to know that hope inherited her mother's penchant for protecting others. "

"Maybe if we worked together, we could find some answers," Hope Mikaleson replied with a shrug of her shoulders. She hoped that with her help now, they might uncover the answers they were looking for.

[xripper]

stefan had known bonnie for a long time , yet the witchcraft aspect of her life remained unclear to him . however , this lack of understanding did not diminish the sense of relief he felt knowing that they were all actively working to rescue the people he cherished . " it's worth a shot , " he conceded . if this was their only lead , stefan was prepared to fight tooth and nails for it . he exhaled a resigned " okay , " acknowledging his reliance on bonnie for help . in some ways , it felt like nothing had changed ;; he was always counting on bonnie to extricate him and his brother from their troubles . " we'll try your way first , " he agreed .

"I'm glad to know shes a witch who knows her stuff. Being as though we don't know what's out there...it's better to have higher numbers here." she smiled finally feeling as though they were getting somewhere. "It couldn't hurt to try there first...I mean if there is going to be spiritual anchor they might need some ancestral grounds to start it." she shrugged. "It seems like our best hope at this point, see if Bonnie could meet us over there to look for more clues."

[xripper]

" i will always worry about you , blossom , " he replied , his concern evident . after all , she was his daughter . " do you want to talk about the nightmares ? " he asked , his attention fully on his daughter's well-being .

a search party could be helpful, but in the pit of her stomach, she knew that wasn't something that could help. a sixth sense of sorts she guessed. these people had vanished without a trace and there was a small chance that they would be back. "it could work..both those options." eyes looking up from her sketchpad to look at the other for a moment, knowing she would have to. "i'm fine.. i'm okay.. just the usual.." a small shrug of her shoulders. "nightmares the same so you have nothing to worry about."

[xripper]

" yeah , " he exhaled , a hopeful note in his voice . " i actually wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for her . . so , yeah , i can check to see if she can help us on this . " stefan recalled that the anchor served as a gateway to the other side , barring any supernatural beings from crossing over to peace . as he understood it , the seer could only communicate what she saw from her visions , which were not meant for her own interpretation but rather as guidance for her clients to decipher . " you think so ? " he asked , a hint of uncertainty in his voice as davina brought up the cemetery . " yeah , i'll call her now . "

Davina wasn't thrilled with marching to the ancestors or anyone else for that matter. It had been a long time since she did any sort of sacred ground magic often looking to using enchanted objects or strengthening her power from within. "I've met Bonnie before, do you think she will help us? I don't know if I like the idea of using another witch as an anchor but maybe she has another clue." Davina spoke. Ever since her Coven tried to do the harvest rituals, as well as her own sacrifices, Davina promised to never do the same to another witch. She listened intently as Stefan told her what Alisha said, never understanding why she couldn't simply tell them what to do. "Music never dies...New Orleans....spirits rise...the cemetery?" she questioned looking up at Stefan. "It has to be...can Bonnie meet us over there?"

[xripper]

" i don't know . . maybe it's because if we don't more will be lost , " he explained something that he thought was already self explanatory .

Theo rolled his eyes at the male across from him, who snapped, "And I should care why?" Annoyance was etched on his face, arms crossed tightly as if their conversation was an unwelcome interruption. Frustration bubbled within Theo; he couldn’t understand why the male was so quick to dismiss him. Perhaps he had his reasons—a past hurt or just a bad day—but each attempt to connect only met with hostility, leaving Theo torn between irritation and a desire to break through the male’s defences.