everyonelives | someone is on your side

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?"]

( 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. )

[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.

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. )

... 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.]

( "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?

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.

( 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?

[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.

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?

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.]

( "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. )

["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.

( "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. )

[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?

My brother found all kinds of dark trinkets courtesy of the hunters. Now, the witches of the French quarter have a mind-altering arsenal.

( So. Interesting! )

[Very interesting.]

Fun, fun, fun. I take it nothing worth sneaking out of their collection for our own purposes?

Not at this juncture.

( But, a few of them could come in handy if they need to manipulate the right person. )

Any symptoms today?

[She shakes her head. Today was a good day, even if the contents of it weren't.]

A little tired, but it's been a long day.

Then we should get you up and some rest. We can attack the day tomorrow and witness my siblings not knowing how to be themselves around you.

( He's exaggerating, of course, as they do about each other and always have. )

Sounds delightful.

[She flashes him a smile.]

I meant what I said though. If you need me to lean on the horn, I will.

Better to pump our brakes until we have a better of idea of who all will be settling. Elijah returning home is the news of the moment, better we keep the lower profile.

( He leans in and kisses her forehead. )

New Orleans might need to be exactly where we need to be.

Works for me.

[She'll follow his lead, it's his family. She looks up with a smile, before sliding her legs away so he can move.]

You said something about bed?

Did I?

( His impish grin persists as he stands and pulls his girlfriend to his feet. There is only minimal PDA in the sitting room as he leads her up the stairs to a room that bears some horrifying memories but not for that evening! )

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