fifteenth bite; six months ago

[historyrepeater]

Is anybody familiar with the Wanderer's Yard?

[ A beat. ]This is my sixth month here today. Half a year has never gone by this quickly. I also missed my birthday - which isn't a huge loss. I don't usually celebrate it. Lexi would have made me. She wouldn't have taken no for an answer

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( mystic falls )

[miseternity]

Sure, Stefan. We can serve human blood up in a gravy boat, Bonnie and Elena are bound to love it. Think we should invite Katherine? [ He's being sarcastic. Because srsly, bro? ]

( mystic falls - minus Katherine forever because he should really make that distinction )

[historyrepeater]

[ And while the sarcasm is appreciated it won't be acknowledged. ]

That, or, I could cook.

[ He and Lexi used to celebrate Christmas. Hell, they celebrated Monday but -- this could be good. ]

( yeah, that filter )

[miseternity]

You're serious, aren't you?

[historyrepeater]

What could it hurt? Maybe it would be good for Elena and Bonnie. [ And Jenna. And, speaking of... ]

Did you ever speak to Jenna?

[ Because he did and all things considered, things ended well. ]

[miseternity]

Elena asked me to hold off. So, I have been. Apparently, she thinks Auntie Jenna needs time to adjust.

Damon Salvatore

[historyrepeater]

All things considered, we're okay. She actually thanked me. Sooner or later, you'll have to.

[ But, what Elena wants. ]

There's only so far we can adjust.

[ Which is pretty far. And Jenna is a lot more resilient then Elena has ever given her credit for, it seems. But, he understands protecting her not that she will be kept in the dark again. ]

Stefan Salvatore

[miseternity]

I assume I'll get a heads up when that sooner or later happens. Her call, not mine.

Damon Salvatore

[historyrepeater]

I am serious about a dinner. We can't stand around waiting for Katherine to make her move.

[ It's his conversation with Elena all over again. The ferris wheel. They have to live their lives and make room for moments like these. ]

I think it's a good idea.

Stefan Salvatore

[miseternity]

... Fine. We'll have your dinner. My place? It's probably got the most room. [ A beat. Speaking of which ... ] I might invite someone.

Damon Salvatore

[historyrepeater]

Your place. [ Well, well. ] Do I get this someone's name or does it get to be a surprise? [ And will she be compelled? But, hey, why ask something...like that. He's playing nicely. ]

Stefan Salvatore

[miseternity]

We'll see. It's an invitation, Stefan, not a date. Although, you know, on second thought, maybe I should see if Lana has plans. You and Elena can't be the only ones monopolizing the mistletoe.

Damon Salvatore

[historyrepeater]

Yes, Damon, because when we're in the same room we can't keep our lips off one another.

[ Speaking of which. ]

Have you heard from her?

[ Because, she'd been lying low and her nameplate was still on her door which ... for Stefan meant everything, especially after his conversation with Jenna. ]

Stefan Salvatore

[miseternity]

Elena? Not lately.

Damon Salvatore

[historyrepeater]

I haven't either. I've gone by her room but she's never there and her nameplate's still up there.

[ Hm. ]

Maybe Caroline's disappearance...

[ He sighs. ]

And if Lana accepts your invitation she's welcome.

Stefan Salvatore

[miseternity]

Bonnie might know something. Could be she's just not that interested in company. [ He's not touching that Lana thing gdi. Look, he's making progress. He thinks. ]

Damon Salvatore

[historyrepeater]

[ Maybe she's second-guessing their relationship. But, he keeps that thought back. ]

Bonnie might have done something.

[ Just, in her witchy 'oops' way. Not that he's quick to say something like that. It's just like. ]

Did Bonnie ever tell you she became a vampire?