( he won't go there, for now. neither will he forget.
perhaps it's not worth it, for all that has evolved and changed, after whatever acceptance she has crafted for it. certainly if damon showed up tomorrow, it would be out of even his best interest to do so. (and he has done the same. that — that retaliation would be for her.
for him.
he understands it's hardly his place.)
klaus shifts on his feet, parts his lips on a breath, and looks down after the link of their touch is severed; after the line is drawn.
still, he will not promise nor agree to either of those things, because truth be told he can't. he does not want to. those calculations of what should be done, what she wants, are sound. more than that, he understands. but —
she is worth it, and the anger simmering in his heart is volatile and righteous. even if he will not ever lift a finger, he cannot agree because of that. )
Come on, ( is all he says, and ducks into the nearest room.
it's an empty hospital room, but there is an adjoining bathroom. he walks inside and tries the faucet. it sputters once, but water flows. )
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perhaps it's not worth it, for all that has evolved and changed, after whatever acceptance she has crafted for it. certainly if damon showed up tomorrow, it would be out of even his best interest to do so. (and he has done the same. that — that retaliation would be for her.
for him.
he understands it's hardly his place.)
klaus shifts on his feet, parts his lips on a breath, and looks down after the link of their touch is severed; after the line is drawn.
still, he will not promise nor agree to either of those things, because truth be told he can't. he does not want to. those calculations of what should be done, what she wants, are sound. more than that, he understands. but —
she is worth it, and the anger simmering in his heart is volatile and righteous. even if he will not ever lift a finger, he cannot agree because of that. )
Come on, ( is all he says, and ducks into the nearest room.
it's an empty hospital room, but there is an adjoining bathroom. he walks inside and tries the faucet. it sputters once, but water flows. )