every day a little sting

[wildkingdom]

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[wildkingdom]

[Malia leans over to reach for her, and is quick to defend her choices here:]

You were dying, he was available. I figured you'd prefer being alive.

[interminably]

( Well, that's a lot to take in at once. But, she likes her life, and she can do more good alive.

"Klaus," )

Allison. Welcome back.

( So soon. )

I'd caution you not to go in, motivating words-blazing, as you do have a clock on you from this moment. It may be best for you to stay back. Coordinate from afar. These hunters are not easily predicted.

( Allison pushes up more, gaining more flexibility and energy.

"With enough respect, thank you for bringing me back, you don't know what I'll refuse to do. Hanging back is one of them." )

[wildkingdom]

He's not wrong.

[But for different reasons. Malia takes after her dad in some respects, and as impulsive as she can be, she knows how to play the long game.]

But not just for vampire blood reasons. I'm pretty sure Monroe thinks you're dead. We should let her keep thinking that for a while.

[matriarchate]

You want me to hide out. To convince Monroe I did die.

( She could help after, when it came down to when she was needed. Or, when she decides she's needed. She does look around them at the minimal amount of attention she's getting and the dead bodies. )

So, where do I go?

[wildkingdom]

I'm assuming Freya has some kind of plan?

[That's directed at Klaus. Her time in New Orleans has convinced her that Freya's in charge.]

[matriarchate]

( "Not with this, but I was dispatched here as a precaution. I suppose I could bring a friend home for the summer holiday. Camille will understand," he flippantly jokes. )

Fine. But, for this to work, I'm dead. Outside of Fortress Mikaelson, I died, Malia.

[wildkingdom]

[She stares at her for a minute.

And then she'll make a face.]

I'm not telling Scott you're dead.

[She won't contradict it, but please don't make her say it.]

[matriarchate]

Then you're coming with me, Malia. Everyone has to believe it. Even Scott.

( As much as it pains her, as it will pain him. )

You have room where we're going?

( "Several," Klaus replies. "We know a thing or two about going on as if someone has died. For your sake, I hope it doesn't last months." )

[wildkingdom]

[Fine. She sighs, before nodding.]

I don't think that's Monroe's timetable. We're looking at days, if the bayou is any indication.

[matriarchate]

( "Nevertheless."

Time to shape up and ship out. )

Come on, before any more werewolves lick their wounds and wake up. This is our way to get the upperhand.

[wildkingdom]

[Malia nods, and with that they pack up and get ready to head back to the Abattoir.]