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[braveandstupid]

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[enjoythe_ride]

No, he doesn't.

[She takes a deep breath.]

I'll take care of it. Perhaps you can add me to the text chain when you all decide to change continents, just so I can keep ahead of you?

[interminably]

Sure. You have been a valuable friend to the Mikaelsons, Bela. Now is no exception.

( He hangs up, looking over at Cami. )

Elijah's going Down Under.

[enjoythe_ride]

[She takes a breath when Klaus hangs up, before glancing over to Elijah.]

Australia really is lovely. But we need to move quickly, so if you pack your things, I'll explain on the way.

[uniquelyvulnerable]

I have very few things.

( And very few ties. He does begin to gather what he has, when he has to ask. )

What is the Hollow?

[enjoythe_ride]

[Starts booking their plane tickets on her phone as she tries to explain.]

An ancient witch spirit from New Orleans. About two thousand years ago, she wreaked havoc on the local peoples. When they killed her for it, she created the werewolf curse on the seven tribes who combined their efforts to stop her.

[uniquelyvulnerable]

And this ancient witch spirit possessed my brother's daughter.

( His life. Their lives. )

What's Australia like?

[enjoythe_ride]

I'm sure it's much more complicated than that, but that's what got you here.

[That being said, she'll stick to Australia.]

Lots of desert, but also some thriving cities. Plenty to do where you could keep yourself occupied for a decade or so, but plenty of space to move around so no one notices that you don't age.

[uniquelyvulnerable]

You're taking me to Australia, but where are you going? After.

( He hears the 'you' 'you' 'you.' )

Why are you helping me?

[enjoythe_ride]

[She looks up at him and considers her answer for a moment.]

Your family's been very good to me. I know it sounds odd to say, given I'm a vampire, you saved my life. The least I could do is play point of reference and go on holiday with you to Australia.

[She pauses.]

That is, if you think you would enjoy my company.

[uniquelyvulnerable]

I may not know who I am, but I know I would very much enjoy your company. If you'll have me.

( He stops packing, then, offering his hand. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[She smiles, before reaching forward to shake his hand.]

Good.

[Then she holds up her phone.]

Tickets are bought, so if you're ready to go we can head to the airport.

[bravebartender]

Good for him.

[And then she tips her head to the side curiously.]

Who's Bela?

[interminably]

A friend of the family. Let's just say, if you ever want more dark objects, she's girl to see. And she, apparently, tripped across my brother.

( Because. Their family and coincidences. )

[bravebartender]

Well, that's lucky.

[She shifts to sit up more.]

At least someone will be able to keep an eye on him.

[interminably]

Yes, if only that someone were me, or Rebekah, or someone of our blood. But, I guess we can settle for the next best thing.

( It still isn't easy having Elijah alone. )

[bravebartender]

[She tips her head to the side.]

Freya will find a way to fix this, Klaus. And when she's does, Marcel will fix Elijah.

[interminably]

Right. And until then, we remain in this holding pattern, moving about the planet maintaining our distance?

( It still frustrates. )

[bravebartender]

I know it's hard. And I know it's not the same as seeing them in person, but you can always call. I'm sure Rebekah at least will be happy to hear from you.

[Kol is Kol and Elijah is not himself, but he needs to maintain his family bonds.]

And you still have me. That hopefully counts for something too.

[interminably]

It does. I'm not trying to say your being here does not calm every anxious strum. I - don't know where I'd be had I not had you by my side. I might even take your advice and call Hope tomorrow morning.

( As much as it hurts. )

[bravebartender]

I think that's an excellent idea.

[She smiles as she shifts to settle closer.]

I think she'll be very happy to hear from you.

[interminably]

Her big bad dad.

( He would move heaven and Earth for her. )

We did the right thing. I know we did the right thing, but that hurt doesn't just go away. I finally reunite with my daughter and then I have to go on the run. Again.

( Technically, Klaus, you're separated because you need to be. You're not hiding from your father. )

[bravebartender]

I know.

[She spent seven years missing him, only allowed to see him when Marcel was feeling particularly merciful. She knows how hard it was for him to trapped in the recesses of his own mind, away from his daughter.]

But you'll see her again. Freya will find a way.

[interminably]

Yes, yes. Freya always finds a way. Freya, or Hayley, or Vincent, even Marcel. But, I cannot find a way, that is not under my purview. I am only the father.

( That's all he's good for and he is not good for that even. )

[bravebartender]

The father who took a bullet for her to keep her safe.

[She reaches out and places her hand over his.]

That's not nothing, Klaus. And while she might not fully understand it now, she will someday.

[interminably]

She'll appreciate her father locking himself away to the farthest reaches, all to give her a better life. Maybe she's better off not speaking to me at all. No reason to upset her every time I catch her on Face time.