[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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( 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?]