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[maleficum]

No. But that doesn't mean it doesn't suck.

[He spent a long time undercover. It's natural that he formed a connection there.]

But, I think if anyone could forgive you, it's Elena "My Best Friend is a 180 Year Old Murderer" Gilbert.

[praevaricatio]

Her best friend is Damon Salvatore.

( He may not acknowledge it right then, but those words are comforting. )

And our Sunday isn't ruined.

[maleficum]

No, it is not. In fact, I would say it's very easily recoverable.

[And, it'll likely be less stressful for Ezra in the long run, now that everything's out in the open.]

[praevaricatio]

Obviously, we don't report what just happened. According to the Colony, we're seen and not heard.

( And... )

I should speak to Elena, tell her that in public she can't act any differently, in case we're monitored.

( If she fakes her friendship with him then maybe she'll... want to be friends again, also? )

[maleficum]

Probably a good idea. But you can give her the day to breathe. Plus I don't think she's going to be back into the office for a bit anyway, with her car accident and all.

[He has time to figure out what he wants to say. And maybe do it outside the hospital.]

[praevaricatio]

Right. Keep up appearances. She was just out of the hospital. I'll think on it. She needs to be on our side. This won't work if she doesn't trust us, David.

( And had he really broken her trust? He'd saved her friends... Well, friend. )

[maleficum]

I know. But trust is earned - Jo said it herself.

[He drapes one arm around his waist, before pulling him closer.]

We just have to give it time. We stay on the up-and-up, and we'll hopefully avoid making things worse.

[praevaricatio]

Us. On the up-and-up. Just normal neighbors.

( He lets his head fall against David's shoulder. )

[maleficum]

[David runs his hand against the back of Ezra's neck, keeping him close.]

We'll figure it out. One way or another, we'll be okay.

[With Elena, including Elena - they'll figure out what's on the agenda, and hopefully be able to keep Ezra's friend safe in the process.]

[praevaricatio]

( He hums as his eyes fall closed. )

Anything really happens, we just cut and run. It's not like we haven't before.

( Their one and only attempt at coven escape, chalked up to young love and exuberance and swept under the rug. That he knows of. )

[maleficum]

I'll open a door to a lovely tropical beach somewhere. We'll get new names and new lives and never worry about this bullshit again.

[It'd be a nice life. Maybe they'll get there one day.]

[praevaricatio]

Get sand everywhere, but it'll be worth it cause we'll have each other, cocktails, and a view.

( One day = never, though, doesn't it. )

Let's take a drive today. Maybe. Go out of state. DC. Get a good meal. Strategize. Or not.

[maleficum]

I think that sounds like a fantastic idea.

[Even without the strategizing, it's likely a good idea to get out and clear their heads.]

You pick the place, I'll go gas up the car?

[praevaricatio]

Fine. I'll grab your jacket. Text when you're back outside?

( He gives him a quick kiss, gathers up his disappointment and gets his things together. )

[maleficum]

See you then.

[And with that, off they will go to have a distracting weekend away.]