you know it isn't massacres and laughter all day long still there's something about a war

[moralitypolice]

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[maleficum]

Only when the other person has been actively dodging me and I want to know why.

[More like Bela and Elijah have a standing table, and he's using it to his advantage. Bonnie is definitely invited.]

She's usually this slippery to get a hold of.

[moralitypolice]

Comparing Bela to an eel won't endear you to me. And I doubt she likes it. Ever taken a hint from a girl, David? Dodging calls usually implies them not wanting to see you.

( Her snark is alive, but she knows not to take it too far. This does read as crossing the line, however. She has had her fair share of unwanted advances and, yes, one time, kidnapping after a date. She was underage, he was a vampire. She learned since then. )

[maleficum]

Normally, I'm very good at taking a hint. But I generally prefer it when people are upfront with me, and she usually is. I simply find it a bit odd.

[And it could have been worse. It could have been one of the higher up members of the coven and that would have been even more dramatic.]

Trust me, there are many things I would rather be doing than tracking down Bela Talbot. But we had an agreement, and she's not holding up her end.

[moralitypolice]

( she doesn't really know it, now, does she. )

So, you're actually crashing our lunch now. Should I be taking cover... I could just leave you two alone.

( she won't. she will not, but she says it anyway. )

[maleficum]

That is entirely up to you.

[He will respect your right to popcorn gif this incident as you see fit.]

I would hate to disrupt her other business.

[He's not ... entirely being sincere about that.]

[moralitypolice]

I just met you and even I doubt that.

( It just doesn't sound like you'd hate to disrupt anything. You made your choice. You need your answer. Now Bonnie is in the middle. And she has a vampire boytoy?? to wait for. )

[maleficum]

[David smirks as he reaches for his drink.]

Guess we'll just have to wait and see, then.

[He's sure Bela will be here any minute. She does tend to prefer to make an entrance.]

[moralitypolice]

( He's really not moving. She asks for a glass of wine, because Europe and she's gotten into the habit. )

So, we're just going to both sit here until Bela arrives. She can decide what business she wants to conduct?

[maleficum]

[He shrugs in response, because basically. That's the plan.]

We could talk while we do. I know I'm not the greatest at first impressions, but I blame that on being married. Once you've locked someone down, that's the first thing to go.

[He's kidding. Mostly. David was never actually good at first impressions. He blames that on losing his formative adult years to a demon.]

[moralitypolice]

( Well, if she chooses to believe him, at least it makes him less creepy. It's after he says that that she sees the ring. Does it make this more or less of an imposition? )

I'd blame it on the crashing. What do you want to talk about? I'm all ears.

( She's going to let him take the lead, first, to continue to feel him out. )

[maleficum]

[He shrugs as he reaches over to take another sip of his drink.]

Oh, tons of things. The weather. Politics. Your plans for solstice. Or we could be really boring and actually talk about ourselves.

[moralitypolice]

How do you know I have plans for the solstice?

( How does he know she even knows what a solstice is. )

[maleficum]

[He tips his head to the side and gives her a curious look.]

Do you not have plans for the solstice? Because you should. It's a good time.

[Because he assumes that if she's coming to Bela for something, she's fairly confident in her witchiness.]

[moralitypolice]

They're not mine. But, I was invited. Is that why you're in town? The solstice? Is this a perk?

( She sees your question and raises you a question! )

[maleficum]

I was thinking about it.

[Because no, he was solely here to ruin Bela's day.]

The solstice always has great food. I haven't actually attended one in a while though.

[moralitypolice]

So, this is about Bela. You really need to see her. Is someone dying?

( Is it a matter of life and death? This doesn't seem to be a last ditch effort. Just glib, sarcastic banter. )

[enjoythe_ride]

["Not yet."

Which is far too glib for the reality that it is. Because if this is forced any higher up the food chain, Bela sure might. It doesn't matter that she's a vampire now. Witches have ways.

However before he can continue, he's interrupted.]

Though someone might before lunch is out.

[Bela tips her head to the side as she reaches the table.]

You know how I feel about party crashers, David.

["Yeah, well. Desperate times, similar measures."]

[moralitypolice]

He says he's here because you're dodging his calls. I can't possibly see why.

( One who is also glib? Bonnie Bennett. Also, no vampire boy toy. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[She raises an eyebrow because David hasn't been ... oh.]

Let me guess. You're the warning shot?

[David shrugs with a smirk. "Be grateful it wasn't Harvey."

Bela rolls her eyes as she goes to take her seat.]

Small favors, I suppose.

[moralitypolice]

Is this a shake down?

( Bonnie, that's not how people outside of cop movies talk. And apparently, you.

"Witches. Always so droll." Here, Elijah Mikaelson comes striding up to her table. "Bonnie. It's good to see you." )

You called Elijah Mikaelson a vampire boy toy?

[maleficum]

[David glances over at her before talking out of the corner of his mouth.]

Not to his face.

[But that's be sides the point and also David ... has no fucks to give being scared of Original vampires.]

Elijah. Always a pleasure.

[moralitypolice]

( "Yes, I do believe it is." Or, rather, it has to be. Elijah plays the game, too. Aligning himself with Bela Talbot has brought certain... scrutiny onto him. But it's not as if his entire family isn't scrutinized.

Bonnie sits up straighter. )

Elijah. It's been a long time.

( "It has. And how is the hamlet of Mystic Falls?" )

Modernizing. Bela, should I be worried?

[enjoythe_ride]

Not at all.

[Bela moves to take her seat.]

Elijah and I have been traveling together for some time. Is that a problem?

[moralitypolice]

I mean the witch who talks out of the side of his mouth like it's a personality trait.

( Yes, she's talking about you, David, in front of you. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[Bela nods, before turning to the witch in question.]

Could this wait until after lunch, David?

[David, who had been intently stirring his glass and pretending like he wasn't being talked about like he's not even there, looks up with a nod. Fine.

"I'll be at the bar."

And with that, he will gather his drink and perch at the bar across the room.]