( it would be believable, but it would not be the full truth. he would know it to be less than full honesty, and if any denial of his belief did not work, perhaps he would accept her answer with a grain of salt, folded neatly away to consider another day.
this is better, her trust. easier.
easier, but he hardly feels satisfaction hearing her answer.
on the contrary, he is quiet, something black and unpleasant swirling in his gut; his mind races as he considers the players and their capabilities; their motives. stefan wouldn't. perhaps a random interloper might've passed through the scene, but if they did, he would have known about it.
no, there's only two people with motive and means.
no subject
this is better, her trust. easier.
easier, but he hardly feels satisfaction hearing her answer.
on the contrary, he is quiet, something black and unpleasant swirling in his gut; his mind races as he considers the players and their capabilities; their motives. stefan wouldn't. perhaps a random interloper might've passed through the scene, but if they did, he would have known about it.
no, there's only two people with motive and means.
he reaches to catch her arm and stop her. )
Damon or Katherine?