there's something due any day

[braveandstupid]

Comments

[uniquelyvulnerable]

Then, let's. I'd provide a phone, but I haven't one.

( You wake up with amnesia and end up in New York? The phone didn't become a priority. )

[enjoythe_ride]

Don't worry. I have that handled.

[She pulls out her phone and steps to the other side of the room - he can still hear, but for now it's giving them the illusion of privacy - and calls Klaus.]

[interminably]

( And Klaus is currently at a quaint little bed and breakfast. Cami is doing the crossword on their balcony and he takes the phone call sitting beside her.

He hasn't quite settled into any madness with Cami there to keep him sane-ish. But, he's still the picture of not quite all there. And still not the best father. If he can't be there, he's not good at .. not being there. )

Bela Talbot, to what do I owe this call? Friendly, I hope.

( She's caught him in his perpetual mood. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[She does raise an eyebrow at that, but doesn't call him out on it. She knows better.]

As far as I'm aware.

[Because she doesn't know what Klaus has been up to, so this might be a loaded question.]

I just wanted to reach out because I ran into your brother, Elijah.

[interminably]

( It's been a trying few months. His smile cracks, looking over at Cami. )

I suppose he made his choice. ( That he doesn't remember. ) That he regrets?

[enjoythe_ride]

Hard to regret something you don't remember.

[To say the least.]

Especially when you don't remember what you are either.

[interminably]

Well, when you ask family to erase your memory so hastily, you forget about fine print and specifics. Has he alerted the locals yet? Is this about the oncoming pitchforks?

( He will lessen the histrionics, but when in his life will he be able to do this again? )

[enjoythe_ride]

I think the pitchforks have been averted for now.

[Bela knows how to clean up a mess, she'll take care of it.]

But given as he can't tell me what happened that led to this point, I was hoping that you would fill in the blanks.

[interminably]

Just a little spell between family. Elijah added the amnesia for the dramatic effect.

( And to escape his family bonds. He looks to Cami, again. They aren't supposed to be in the same city, let alone the same hemisphere. )

He's not in France, is he?

[enjoythe_ride]

No. He's in New York.

[She is starting to get tired of this piecemeal information, but she knows better than to push Klaus for anything before he's ready.]

Should he not be in France?

[interminably]

Elijah, Rebekah, Kol and I need to stay on separate, well, continents, preferably, but coasts seem to do the trick. How familiar are you with New Orleans lore?

( He wouldn't be Klaus if he disseminated information helpfully, not until he knew he could. )

[enjoythe_ride]

That's a rather broad range of topics. You might have to narrow it down some.

[To say the least.]

[interminably]

The Hollow.

( There. It's narrow. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[Her back straightens because she knows the stories. She's certainly heard enough about the damage done.]

What did you do?

[interminably]

It's what the Hollow did to my family, possessing my daughter, enslaving a cult of witches. It was all we could do without ending her life, each of us took a piece of it with us. It's why we cannot be in the same vicinity of one another.

( And why Elijah took the extra measure, he guesses. )

[enjoythe_ride]

[She nods once, understanding and willing to play the game.]

So you're in France, where are Kol and Rebekah?

[interminably]

Kol is in San Francisco and Rebekah is somewhere on the Continent of Africa. But, she'll be returning to New York shortly. She got the happy ending she's always wanted.

( Don't say Elijah is in New York City. Also, for once Klaus didn't prevent her happy ending. )

[enjoythe_ride]

Good for her.

[She swallows before continuing.]

I hear Australia is lovely this time of year. I'm sure your brother will love it.

[interminably]

Then he isn't in Australia. And, for the cheap seats, he does not remember anything, yes?

( So, he's also still being a shit about Elijah's decision. )

[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?

[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. )