you're gonna love tomorrow, i'm making it my personal guarantee

[praevaricatio]

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[rehire]

Did you walk your car through the door, miniaturize it and dress it up as one of my replicas?

( This is New York, David. )

[maleficum]

No.

[He idly waves a hand.]

But I could step through the door and be in Mystic Falls. I'm saying we don't need a car.

[rehire]

( He - fine, play your power move. He gets Donna on the phone, tells her to use the car for the next few days. )

And where will this door to door service be taking us?

[maleficum]

Probably Ezra's apartment. Unless you want to go right to the hospital.

[Put eyes on the doppelganger for himself.]

[rehire]

( He sets the receiver back down, coming around again, grabbing up his shoulder bag. )

As long as you don't walk us out of the janitor's closet.

[maleficum]

[He rolls his eyes.]

No.

[But what he will do is open the door to Harvey's office. None of the muggles around will know the difference, but Harvey will be able to see the interior of an elevator, set in the basement.

David gestures for Harvey to lead the way, before following him on and closing the door.

Once they're within the elevator, he presses the button for the ground floor.]

[rehire]

( Harvey never has trouble taking the lead. He steps right on through. Donna will cover him. Maybe, he will only take the rest of the day. )

You've told me everything I'm walking into?

[maleficum]

You know everything I know, Harvey.

[He doesn't sound bored to be dismissive. It's more his natural affect.]

I can't tell you what I don't know.

[rehire]

And yet, I still anticipate disappointment and surprise ahead.

( The doors close behind them and Harvey lets David take the lead, button-wise. He's along for the ride, here to evaluate, replace, and perhaps eliminate.

Nothing too serious. )

[maleficum]

[He hits a few buttons - he's guessing Elena's still in the ICU, unless they've managed to move her that quickly after her "miraculous" recovery. Once they reach the floor, David steps out first, eyes scanning the faces and through the windows in search of either the patient or their doctor.]

[rehire]

( Harvey, overdressed for any hospital, follows. He steps out of the way for four incoming, Stiles, Lydia, Jackson and, Alexander. Or, from Harvey's side, a witch, and three supernaturals. He doesn't say anything, just smiles to let them through, giving a very pointed look at David.

He waits until the elevator doors to close. )

Elena's room is up ahead?

[maleficum]

[David barely gives the cluster of supernaturals a glance as they pass him by, keeping himself focused on the task at hand.]

Yeah, I think so.

[Probably the room the new vampire just came from.]

[rehire]

( Probably. He doesn't direct David in any way, or tell him to follow his lead. David's done this before, and with Harvey. It's easy.

The door is already open, that makes things easier.

He knocks, softening his cutthroat edges, curious if she'll still be in her bed or, up and walking. )

Elena Gilbert?

[maleficum]

[Elena looks up in surprise, glancing between the two men in front of her. She wasn't expecting any visitors, especially visitors she doesn't know, but here they are.

"Yes?"]

I'm Officer Gainor, with the state police, and this is ADA Specter. We wanted to ask you a couple questions about the accident you were in last night?

[rehire]

You're not in trouble. This is the third accident that's occurred along that stretch of highway. And we'd like to address the county's concerns.

( He makes his own statement, not approaching the bed, giving Elena her space. )

Do you mind making a statement? We found two cars. One registered to you and one that was stolen.

[braveandstupid]

No, not at all, but I'm afraid I'm not going to be much help.

[She's not trying to be unhelpful, even though her spider sense is tingling - usually the locals try to cover things up before they make it outside the town boundaries.

Fortunately for Elena, this much is the truth:]

I was unconscious for most of it. I don't really remember much.

[rehire]

Do you know who was driving your car?

( Since she was unconscious for most of it. He's aware she won't give him anything useful. But, he will now have to be thorough enough to cover any other motive. )

Until they found the abandoned car, they were calling it a hit and run.

[braveandstupid]

My friend, Caroline.

[She shifts up a little more, trying not to seem uncomfortable.]

One of our friends took a bad fall, so we were trying to take him to the hospital. Care was driving, and I was in the back with him. I'm a doctor.

[rehire]

In the back with your friend.

( To make things clear. She pushes up a bit more, and it's clear she's not in recovery. She's recovered. )

Do you remember seeing a sign on the side of the road? Something that might deter someone from plowing into your car?

( Yellow. Yield. Irrelevant, but he asks anyway. )

[braveandstupid]

[She shakes her head. She barely even remembers where they actually got hit.]

I wasn't paying attention. I'm sorry.

[rehire]

That's alright. It sounds like we should speak to your friend, Caroline, if we have any other questions.

( Questions of speed, direction, etc. )

I do have to apologize, we haven't found the occupant of the other car. But, we are looking.

( From what he knows, they're probably dead. )

[braveandstupid]

[Elena is also thinking that, but she plays along with the story.]

Well, wherever they are, I hope they're okay.

[rehire]

You're nicer than we are. Did you have any other questions for Ms. Gilbert, Officer Gainor?

[maleficum]

[David shakes his head, after having spent most of the conversation with his head running around the room, looking for anything suspicious.]

No, I think you've covered it. Hope you feel better, Ms. Gilbert.

[Elena nods with a small smile. "Thanks."]

[rehire]

We'll be in touch.

( They won't. He smiles, looks to David and then heads back out into the hallway. Down the hall, tapping the surface of an iPad is his other intended. He glances back to David before heading further away from Elena's door and out of earshot and eye-line.

He walks past Ezra, first, in case Elena has decided to watch them leave. He stops once, to make sure Ezra knows he's expected to follow before scanning one of the building keys. Finding Ezra's office, he calls for the elevator, again, not acknowledging him as he steps inside. He does turn and as the doors close, intently focuses on him. )