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He could sense her dismay, but in truth, could not blame such unravelled feelings. She had a lot going on, of which involved her daughter. He would never truly understand such a connection, despite how this hurt him. He had never had a child of his own, but Hope was as close as it came. He also worried for her, and was deliberating a next course of action. He felt helpless, not being able to make the situation better for them. He nodded, exhaling as be did. "You do not need to apologise, you are simply worried and no one should expect you to change your feelings for that."

There was so much going on that Hayley felt as though she were going in an endless loop. How could one accomplish it all in one go? How could one do it all? She was left with no answers. She wished that she could make everything alright again. That she could bring Klaus home to the family and their daughter, that she could deal with Hope without any issues. She wished that she could just have a normal day. "Sorry," she breathed with a shake of her head, turning to face him she gave him a soft smile, "I'll be alright"

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He had kept his distance, not wishing to disturb things. He knew more important things were at hand, such as his brothers freedom and trying to regain Hope's sense of humanity. He knew his own curiosities and feelings did not take priority, and thus he had dwelled his thoughts elsewhere. However, this did not mean he did not worry about Hayley and how this must be making her feel. Therefore, he had taken himself to their new residence in aim of speaking with her, and hoping she did not mind his interference. He moved slowly towards the doorway, learning against the doorframe with a heaved sigh. "I was not lurking , just checking I was not disturbing you." He replied, exhaling another sigh. "I wanted to check you are alright."

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Her inability to find and locate Hope made her feel like a complete waste, how could a mother not find her own daughter? Her inability to find Klaus or Rebekah was maddening for she hoped one would cause enough chaos given what was going on. Her inability to find Freya or Elijah made her heart feel heavy for god only knows what was going on out there. Deep down Hayley knew that it would all be over soon and her family would come around once more, that everyone would be alright and that they would find a way to bring Klaus home but the waiting is what got to her. There was a small part of her that feared the worst, that feared she'd lose one of them forever. "If you're going to lurk in the shadows at least have the decency to talk instead of letting silence consume the room," she huffed as she took in an annoyed breath.

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do you think you were happier without your memories?

Honestly? Yes, but I was not living my truth. I learned I cannot simply hide from my past, or my mistakes, they often have a funny way of coming back to bite me.

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Hayley or Katherine?

"What sort of question is that? Hayley"

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Does it bother you to go after your brother's sloppy seconds?

"You imply that I am supposed to care? Whatever connection I gain, I does not matter if my brother got there first -- I simply care for them, no matter on history or your pathetic examples of belittling them."

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"I suppose so." He was not going to argue with a human, who clearly did not know the supernatural order. There was far from just police to protect them, and it was delusional to believe so. "Are you a medical professional?" He tilted his head, wanting to sound interested and make a conscious effort. "I suppose so , it is new surroundings and a lot to get used to."

"I guess that's what we have police and politicians for," Keelin said lightly, but she nodded in agreement. If they wanted to stop people it was on them. "I have seen the same," she said before she took a sip of her drink. "I'll just have to wait till their turn up in my emergency room," she said a little cynically, but that she would judge those that felt the pressure of needing to leave. She looked over the crowd. "Where you enjoying yourself earlier?"

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❝ I like to think, that acknowledging our wrongdoings makes us stronger, it depends what we do with that information that shows our character.❞ He sighed, tilting his head towards her. He had never thought poorly of her, no matter the scandal, he often saw her through rose tinted spectacles, despite others deeming it naïve or delusional. Perhaps he was blind sighted to her deceit. ❝We have all done things we regret, I would be hypocritical to judge you Katerina, with my history, as would Stefan with his own. ❞

❝ ⸻ I already know that . Being human again made me realize a lot of things . Even though I never shut it off , I did tuned out a lot of my humanity . . . But I was also to naïve when you met me ❞ Katherine made a face at the mention of stefan . ❝ Stefan was a lapse of judgement . . . sometimes we all want what we can't have or think it might make us happy and that's wrong . ❞ the brunette looked down for a moment when he told her she deserved more . ❝ ⸻ No . I don't deserve anything . I've manipulated , thirsted for power , control , punished , had my fun doing so . I should be alone . Who could ever love a manipulative psychotic bitch like me . ❞ Katherine decided to laugh at herself . Her actions are driven by one singular place deep inside : she is alone … and she hated it . She brought that upon herself and she had come to terms with it .

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He nodded slightly , though her intentions were pure, he did not believe it was easy. He did not wish to sway anyone, wanting to keep to himself at present. "I feel it'll be a large task to sway everyone - I have seen many already venture outwards, and many more whom will not be persuaded otherwise."

"Possibly but given it's dangerous outside, I think the fact there is a food and warmth for everyone is not something to be overlooked. It will help keep people calm and stop anyone from trying to brave the storm."

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"Marcellus certainly has a way with words -- do I fear he has some doing of capturing Niklaus?" He had hard things, of which he wishes he had not. "Hope, yes I did hear -- Hayley is struggling to come to terms with how her daughter could cause so many deceased people to return."

“One, I have had to become the moral voice when that job is clearly yours and I don’t like it. At all. I’m the insane one, remember,” He stated. “I have to deal with a back from the future Hope. Yes brother, time travel does exist,” He said. “Tried talking to Marcel. Nearly wanted to rip his head off,”

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"For once, Katerina, perhaps blaming another doppelganger is not a must - accountability would do you no harm." He exhaled, eyes moving to meet hers with a stern exchange of glances. He knew Katerina too well , often her nature was to taunt and deceive, but yet he had fallen for her - he knew he often made mistakes but this was not one he could consider to be. "In truth, no one can steal happiness -- if someone does not wish to be with you, such as your previous encounters with Stefan, that has more to do with his intentions than hers. You deserve more than to be second best." He reminded her with a soft smile.

❝ ⸻ Technically Elena started it for trying to kill me . the rest was me wanting a bit revenge . ❞ She admitted . ❝ I was mad at her for stealing my happiness back in Willoughby . . . But since human and then dead realized that you leaving me was in the end your decision . . . but you know me . . . ❞ Of course elena's words did struck a cord in her : look at you , self-obsessed egomaniac on the run for five centuries. What good would you be to anyone? You're the definition of damaged goods. No wonder Elijah left you. She knew she wasn't the best person and truthfully , elijah did deserve better than her . ❝ YOU . ❞ yet she couldn't help herself when it came to elijah . ❝ a piece of you . I'm selfish enough to have all of you if you let me . ❞ She teased as she leaned closer . ❝ ⸻ It really is good to see you elijah . ❞

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The past had not been kind to them, and yet -- fixating upon the 'what ifs' and 'what could have been', Elijah had somewhat blocked out the heartache of their time together. Their parents, had not been the kindest to their acts of passion and had not believed them worthy of companionship. Elijah, as hurt as he had been in the moment, had switched off his humanity shortly after he had learned of her death. He had not taken it well , but had come back from it in the centuries that passed them. To learn she was in fact, alive and well, and they had missed out on the love that had blossomed, left him feeling equally irritable. He did not wish to dwell but he could not help but consider what life could have been for them, if their parents had not meddled.

"We were unlucky - I like to think, right person, wrong timing." He exhaled, averting his gaze for a moment before returning to her. "Life was cruel and it continues to remind me."

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He nodded, smiling weakly as he did. "I suppose the hospitability cannot go unnoted - however, I feel it will become trivial if we are here all night."

“They do seem very nice,” Keelin agreed, taking a sip of her drink. “And I’m not one to turn away free drinks.”

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Her comments caused him to pause. He hated to think she was blaming herself. The situation was complex, but beyond her control. Her absence in her daughters life was not my choice, and he would hate for her to think otherwise. "Your absence in her life was far from choice, you could not predict this. I don't wish for you to blame yourself for this, it seems to be magic gone wrong."

She gave a dry sort of chuckle at his confirmation that they were facing a challenge. Because that was an understatement. Before she could give any kind of sarcastic comment on it, his next words she gave a pause. Because she truly hadn't thought of that, but she wasn't sure that was it and she drew in a deep breath before voicing her hesitations. "What if she's the way she is because of me? Clearly I fucked up somewhere..what if me pushing her makes it worse? She wants to wage war..and she's strong enough to do it."

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He exhales a little, a smile meeting his lips upon hearing the ladies words. "I feel that it was done with good intentions, however, it does not begin to fill the void that many will feel with such a loss." He nodded slowly, a week smile on his lips. "Though, nothing will."

"You know, I haven't quite figured that out yet." Nora started. "Although I don't believe there is anything to be festive about, I can see what the town is trying to do here, so for that I am trying to be... something." Nora believed the town's people were trying to get everyone who had lost something and someone in a brighter mood — they were kind for it.

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He recognised the taunt of a familiar voice, eyes not choosing to meet his -- knowing that it would offer gratitude he did not wish to give. "You seem to mistake me with someone with a vendetta -- and I am entirely aware of Hope and am in the process of rectifying such things , making a use of myself, unlike you, Marcellus."

“Where one Original comes, another follows,” Marvel rolled his eyes as he saw Elijah. “If you’ve come to discuss where your brother is, I’ll tell you what I told Hope. And yes, adult no humanity or manners having tribid Hope. Hell. No,”

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He was all for hospitality, building networks with locals will be what makes him succeed, and know any immediate threats. She however, appears to be a ray of sunshine, which is welcomed. "I have moved far too many to count, my family do not tend to remain in one place long." He would not add that this was due to foes being met along the way.

it felt to alice like the man was well traveled just like their family. only those who moved often knew and understood the troubles of a small town life. It made her wonder which places he already has seen. " you sound like a man who has seen it all. how often have you moved places ?? i do not fault you for your caution. "

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It had been a long time since they had been acquainted. He often felt time was a great healer, as it was undeniable that he had grown fond of the doppelganger. However, with such fondness came destruction, and he knew better than to assume love was there for him. She was notorious for games and deceit, and did not wish to fall under her spell again. "I mean, as much as such an act sounds callous -- did you do something to warrant such an act?" The tone was almost teasing, a smirk rising to his lips as he spoke. "What you want a piece of? He queried the sentiment, hand moving to tuck a strand of the brunette's hair behind her ear. "We all know that despite your humanity, you hold a strong will to you."

❝ ⸻ I'm just saying you have taste . ❞ she lightly teased . Out of all the places Katherine loved to have as her hide away Beacon Hills was her top two aside from the small town in France where she once stayed in her cottage . ❝ Long story short elena gilbert shoved the cure down my throat . I died . went to hell and now we are here . ❞ Katherine knew she would end up there anyways given how she lived her life . Funny enough she's at peace with being its queen and running it how she does . When elijah stepped closer to her and wanted to know , the brunette simply smiled at the original . their chapter ended when he left for new orleans . ❝ ⸻ You shouldn't get too close , Mr. Mikaelson . Even though I'm human I still bite what I want a piece of .❞