( Amazing. Please. You, Elena Gilbert are amazing. But, she takes the compliment with a smile. It edges over into a grin, just happy to be here in front of her. It's like she can't believe it. Her hands cover her mouth. She's here. In Elena's room. Her girls are here.
She finally finishes a full 360, facing Elena again.
She's right there. She will always be Elena's (and Bonnie's) best friend. That will never not be. Even when angry with one another. Even when their ex fiancee kills the love of their life. They've gotten through everything at this point. Does it make it any easier? No. But, she nods.
Elena is right. Anything Elena needs to know, she can tell her. Anything she might find out... she might have to tell her, if only because it's a part of who she is. She has never been the friend that sugarcoats for Elena. She doesn't lie. She doesn't tip-toe. )
Well. Elena. I don't think you need to get where I am, or where my girls are. Nobody should expect that from you. You're here. Now. Already, you've gone through something different. So, you don't have to worry about my expectations. And, there are things. Things I need to talk about. Things I'd tell you in any universe. But, I will always, always put you first.
( As she talks, her other hand, wedding ring and all, takes Elena's. Holding them both, she walks her and Elena over to the small couch in her suite and sits them down. )
Which brings me to, you just said over a decade? A decade dance's decade? A decade's a long time.
( And that's only 2016. She doesn't think much has changed from 2016 and 2026. Well. Kids. Okay, and med school. She's already forming what could be true, what Elena might say, what things she could omit. Is there a highlight reel handy? )
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She finally finishes a full 360, facing Elena again.
She's right there. She will always be Elena's (and Bonnie's) best friend. That will never not be. Even when angry with one another. Even when their ex fiancee kills the love of their life. They've gotten through everything at this point. Does it make it any easier? No. But, she nods.
Elena is right. Anything Elena needs to know, she can tell her. Anything she might find out... she might have to tell her, if only because it's a part of who she is. She has never been the friend that sugarcoats for Elena. She doesn't lie. She doesn't tip-toe. )
Well. Elena. I don't think you need to get where I am, or where my girls are. Nobody should expect that from you. You're here. Now. Already, you've gone through something different. So, you don't have to worry about my expectations. And, there are things. Things I need to talk about. Things I'd tell you in any universe. But, I will always, always put you first.
( As she talks, her other hand, wedding ring and all, takes Elena's. Holding them both, she walks her and Elena over to the small couch in her suite and sits them down. )
Which brings me to, you just said over a decade? A decade dance's decade? A decade's a long time.
( And that's only 2016. She doesn't think much has changed from 2016 and 2026. Well. Kids. Okay, and med school. She's already forming what could be true, what Elena might say, what things she could omit. Is there a highlight reel handy? )