some roads you really fly

[beanchaointe]

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[unforgivably]

( Katherine being alive is the unhappy ending no matter how human she may be. )

And to be let out when I deem the time to be appropriate. I wield so much power.

[somanyadjectives]

You do. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[Too bad Stefan won't be around to see it. He glances down at his watch and sighs.]

But it's time for me to go.

[unforgivably]

Back across the pond? I like her, Stefan. Really. I like her for you, for whatever it's worth.

[somanyadjectives]

It's worth a lot.

[He knows their history has been rocky, but Damon is still his brother. They're on better ground now, and he can tell that Damon actually means it, and isn't just saying it to seem unassuming.

He offers him a smile, and moves in for one last brother hug.]

Stay safe, brother.

[unforgivably]

( Stefan will always be. He's Stefan's number one. They have gone through Hell and back, absolutely literally. He wouldn't have it any other way. )

You too.

( A pat on the back before he pulls back. )

And get with the times, Stefan. Say it with me. FaceTime. Texting. Nobody E-mails anymore unless you're employing them.

[somanyadjectives]

[He laughs as he steps back.]

Right, right. That WhatsApp thing. I'll try and make it work.

[And with those lovely parting thoughts, up the stairs he goes to meet up with Buffy and head off to their flight.]