someone is on your side

[positiveinfluence]

Comments

[transientem]

From what I understand, the usual place she holds court got blown up, so ...

[Still not actually here for Freya, but she'll let them believe it until it's no longer useful.

Which will probably be when Freya shows up.]

[interminably]

It certainly did.

( 'Do you trust her?' his eyes ask Camille. )

[transientem]

[Cami shrugs. She appeared out of nowhere to help Harvey, and she didn't seem to sell them out or turn around and kill everyone, so Cami trusts her about as much as Cami trusts anyone.

Which is at least seventy-five percent more than Klaus.]

But yeah. I was told to wait here, so that's what I'm doing. Feel free to ignore me if it makes your lives easier.

[interminably]

Well, that would set a poor example in hospitality. I'm sure if you requested an audience with Freya and she granted your request, than who would we be to put you out. Elijah, did you offer her a drink?

( "Earlier, but she declined. I could offer her coffee or tea. While your waiting for Freya to arrive," Elijah saves, sort of, his polite streak winning. "It is better to indulge my brother when in his home. Left to his own devices, who will know what will become of him." )

[transientem]

Tea would be lovely, actually. If you don't mind.

[And she still does not correct them on the fact that she's not here to see Freya. Because it's more fun this way.]

[interminably]

( Tea, he can do, leaving Cami, Elijah, and Bela. It gives him a little more time without the Mikaelson family obligation. Even though it does feel good to have his brother under the same roof.

"You said your name was Kieran," Elijah asks? )

[transientem]

Connors, yeah.

[Not that her family name is anything of note. They're just witches.]

This is my first time in New Orleans, if you're trying to place me somewhere.

[uniquelyvulnerable]

Not placing. I'm not the brother to place witch families outside of New Orleans.

( And he doesn't... much care about a witch footnote. )

[transientem]

No, you're not. But you are the guy who likes all the details. Or at least that's what I've been told.

[Though she will again neglect to say by who.]

[uniquelyvulnerable]

And what details do you presume we should be concerned with?

( And Klaus returns with tea, setting a tray down by Kieran, pouring for her like the unwitting host he is. )

[transientem]

Just that you all didn't get to be a thousand years old and running New Orleans for several centuries of that without making note of the little things.

[One of them had to be detail-oriented and given the impeccability of his dress, she's willing to bet it's Elijah.

But before she can respond further, Freya bursts into the room, in search of a drink. What she finds is Kieran on the couch, and she raises an eyebrow. "Who are you?"]

[interminably]

( Be they little or insignificant.

Your guest.

( Now there's just going to be a moment where all the Mikaelson's and Cami just -- blink at one another and set their sights back on Kieran. )

[transientem]

[Freya blinks, then shakes her head. "Not mine."

Kieran holds up a finger.]

You assumed. I just didn't correct you. But I didn't lie about having an appointment.

[interminably]

We're all accounted for, Kieran. If you didn't make an appointment with any of us, which guest of the abattoir invited you?

( Who else is staying with them? All of their significant others are here and their guest stars are in their own lodgings. )

[transientem]

... Are you though?

[She taps her finger against her chin, far too glib in the face of the collective weight of the Original siblings, but it is so amusing how much this family is out of sight, out of mind.]

[witchaffinity]

( "Kol," Elijah says, first.

They aren't, as their youngest sibling takes court in the room, assessing the situation. )

I'm sure my siblings have been on their best behavior?

[transientem]

Oh, they've been a delight.

[She leans back against the couch to look at him with a grin, before pointing to the tea set in front of her.]

Klaus even brought me tea.

[witchaffinity]

( As for her boyfriend, he takes the bottle Cami's probably looking for and drinks straight from it.

...She refused a real drink. )

That feels out of character. Did you compliment a painting of his?

[transientem]

[Her meds are not alcohol friendly. She's not looking to die quite yet.]

I think he was just being hospitable. I thought it was very gentlemanly.

[witchaffinity]

An adjective never used to describe our brother.

( Come on siblings, back him up. )

Kieran and I have been spending our time together and we were near enough to lend our expertise. I take it we'll be welcomed like one of your own?

[deathlessness]

Of course.

[Freya smiles and she's just happy that Kol seems to be moving on in a non-Davina direction. And that he's theoretically happy? He can have as many guests as he wants.]

You both are welcome as long as you like.

[Right, brothers?

Kieran gives her a small smile.]

[witchaffinity]

( "You can even have your old room," Klaus says, which is a joke because he had it for a night? And because of that it's as much a dig as it is a promise.

"Of course, Kol." And the -- ladies will be polite, too. )

Wonderful.

( "Hard to believe we'll all be under the same roof. All we need is Rebekah," Klaus says, wistfully. But, as happy as he is for her, she chose her human life and her child. And that cowboy. )

[transientem]

["We'll have to arrange a visit," Freya comments, before taking a breath. "But we'll have to talk more in the morning. I'm exhausted." Because she's still human and needs her sleep.

Kieran smiles and waves as she goes.]

Nice meeting you.

[witchaffinity]

( "And you. Is a ... welcome to the family in order?" Klaus asks, predominantly mocking his brother. It takes months for some and never for others for that to be offered. )

Goodnight, Niklaus.

( "See you in the morning." Elijah bids adieu, leading Bela past Kol, but not before taking the bottle he'd grabbed and refilling both of their glasses.

He also takes the bottle with him. Baller in a suit right here. )

[transientem]

[Cami will also lead Klaus away, while Kieran shifts on the couch, sliding her legs into Kol's lap once they're alone. She rests her elbow on the back of the couch as she faces him.]

How was your witch visit?