There is no alternative to doing what you expect we have to do to them. Step 0 was enlisting the Winchester's help - your help - with locating their bodies. We can't have them leaping into their own bodies if - when - the time comes.
[They don't have anything concrete yet, but they're working on it.]
Look, I'm not necessarily fond of the nuclear option, either. But ... sometimes you don't have another choice.
[Elena spent too long trying to protect everyone, and even more people she loved died. Sometimes, the best thing for everyone is to just cut the head off the snake. As much as you may not want to, or worry what it may do to you.]
( Elena Gilbert going for the nuclear option? Or, endorsing it as it were. )
Before this came out, I suggested we cut and run. To get out of the Colony for good. But my solution was final and - not something he'd ever be interested in. But, it was nuclear. If doing this keeps him and you and everyone safe, than we have to.
[She doesn't quite understand what Ezra is referring to, but she hopes that he at least gives David a choice in this nuclear option. That's always the part that Elena valued the most. Having a choice.]
But I'm safe as houses in a bunker that's warded against literally everything. You do not have to worry about me.
Look, I know I lost the right to go overprotective friend on you, but, as warded to high hell as that bunker is, there are reports that it's not as full-proof Fort Knox as it seems.
( Not that anything is. He's heard about the angelic and demonic assaults.
He's not going personally nuclear, he'd lose David forever. He'd never take choice away from him. )
It's very. 9 out of 10, 10 on really good days, just, ( he sighs. ) don't let your guard down.
( You know. Because ... well, you did around him. )
[She did around him because she hasn't had to have her guard up in a while. This scenario is different, and being back in hypervigilant mode is not something she's missed, but it is something she's used to.]
I will be careful. And you be careful too. You're way further into the deep end than I am.
[As complicated as things are, she does hope that he keeps swimming.]
[But with that, she will hang up and head back to the research pile. She starts hitting the books before glancing over to Dean and trying to figure out where to start with the question she needs to ask.]
[But Dean isn't wrong about them being knee deep in this mess.]
Honestly, so do we and I'm not in a rush to go back. What's going on here is more important. But given that we don't know how long this is going to take ...
[Because these are mega witches Ezra and David are looking to take out, and she has medical school loans to pay:]
... There's an opening in the ER at Smith County Memorial.
Elena, I'm not in my twenties. You're with us now. You're with me if you want to be. Sam and Allison. Maybe Caroline, Ryan. Bonnie. You have a place here.
( But, they're not talking about Elena's friends, or their significant others, or laconic werewolves.
I know. But we're in this together, and if we're going to be partners, then I want to make sure that we talk about things like this.
[She's not in her twenties either. But she's also a communicator and she didn't want to just make a decision without making sure that he was okay with it.]
That's Sam and me. ( Probably Allison now? ) Just let me know if you need a Sam break. He's big on healthy eating, so you tell me when you want me to break out my stash of Slim Jims.
( It took a long time to come back here and for it to feel like home. He finds himself in Lebanon more than Lawrence, but he and his brother have come a long way. )
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( He sits back. )
There is no alternative to doing what you expect we have to do to them. Step 0 was enlisting the Winchester's help - your help - with locating their bodies. We can't have them leaping into their own bodies if - when - the time comes.
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[They don't have anything concrete yet, but they're working on it.]
Look, I'm not necessarily fond of the nuclear option, either. But ... sometimes you don't have another choice.
[Elena spent too long trying to protect everyone, and even more people she loved died. Sometimes, the best thing for everyone is to just cut the head off the snake. As much as you may not want to, or worry what it may do to you.]
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( Elena Gilbert going for the nuclear option? Or, endorsing it as it were. )
Before this came out, I suggested we cut and run. To get out of the Colony for good. But my solution was final and - not something he'd ever be interested in. But, it was nuclear. If doing this keeps him and you and everyone safe, than we have to.
( A beat. )
I thought you needed to know.
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[She doesn't quite understand what Ezra is referring to, but she hopes that he at least gives David a choice in this nuclear option. That's always the part that Elena valued the most. Having a choice.]
But I'm safe as houses in a bunker that's warded against literally everything. You do not have to worry about me.
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( Not that anything is. He's heard about the angelic and demonic assaults.
He's not going personally nuclear, he'd lose David forever. He'd never take choice away from him. )
It's very. 9 out of 10, 10 on really good days, just, ( he sighs. ) don't let your guard down.
( You know. Because ... well, you did around him. )
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I will be careful. And you be careful too. You're way further into the deep end than I am.
[As complicated as things are, she does hope that he keeps swimming.]
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( Keeping everyone afloat. )
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[But with that, she will hang up and head back to the research pile. She starts hitting the books before glancing over to Dean and trying to figure out where to start with the question she needs to ask.]
So ... question for you.
[Yes, good Elena. That's totally casual.]
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He pushes the book away from him, grateful for the brief respite. )
Who called?
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[Which is not how she wanted to ask the question but she figures she might give him a little bit of warning as to where this conversation was going.]
And I guess I'm kind of wondering about that too.
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( Is he waiting for Elena to go back, still keeping tabs on her? Isn't he waist deep in the Colony? Aren't they knee deep? )
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[But Dean isn't wrong about them being knee deep in this mess.]
Honestly, so do we and I'm not in a rush to go back. What's going on here is more important. But given that we don't know how long this is going to take ...
[Because these are mega witches Ezra and David are looking to take out, and she has medical school loans to pay:]
... There's an opening in the ER at Smith County Memorial.
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( That's close, that's - a career, that's making a life. )
Are you thinking of taking it?
( He doesn't want her to think it's not her idea, or that he doesn't want her to take it, but it's not his decision. )
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[She's not really sure how to have this conversation.]
But if you think this is too fast, I could just apply for a longer leave and wait it out a little more.
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( But, they're not talking about Elena's friends, or their significant others, or laconic werewolves.
What's to wait out? )
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[She's not in her twenties either. But she's also a communicator and she didn't want to just make a decision without making sure that he was okay with it.]
But okay. I'll send in my resume.
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( Look, he's sentimental until he's not. But, the smile promises Elena that they're on the same page.
He'd probably be the Fitz to Elena's Olivia. Don't ask, Elena. )
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I don't know, I think Caroline and Bonnie might still be working through their B&B trauma. Probably shouldn't inflict Vermont on them just yet.
[She does lean in to kiss him.]
Because you do know that the three of us are kind of a package deal. Pretty much bonded for life.
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( He smiles, too, happy to take the kiss. )
That's Sam and me. ( Probably Allison now? ) Just let me know if you need a Sam break. He's big on healthy eating, so you tell me when you want me to break out my stash of Slim Jims.
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[Though she respects Sam's commitment to trying to extend his life, given the world that they live in. You would think it would be his last priority.]
But I don't mind Sam. I do think I could use a book break though.
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( They should go for a walk. )
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[Probably about time she learned her way around Lawrence proper.]
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I'm a great tour guide.
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[And off they will go for a nice walk in town, and maybe some date night shenanigans?]