because the lives of the wicked should be made brief

[somanyadjectives]

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Damon = Dean, otherwise a sound tag

[matriarchate]

In his, from what I can see, only defense, that started mutually. He just didn't accept that expectations rarely meet reality. ( And from the cliffnotes of Damon's exploits, comeuppances, kills, and then redemption, it still sounds like he did it all for someone else. ) Do you think he gets the picture now?

i knew who you meant!

[braveandstupid]

Probably also didn't help that before Dean, I hadn't really seen anyone in a long time.

[A few dates here and there, a few idle flirtations, but no actual relationships. Elena confirming that she actually had a boyfriend might have been the straw that broke the camel's back.]

I hope so. And he's ... making some healthier choices, so hopefully they help. I really do want him to be happy.

[She just can't be the one to make him happy.]

[matriarchate]

Probably not, but that's a long time.

( For Damon to hold a candle. And maybe his candle was finally snuffed out. )

I guess you'll see. Or, you won't. You're going to give him space, right?

[braveandstupid]

[She nods. She won't be reaching out first, at any rate. He'll call her when he's ready.]

He's staying in New Orleans for a while, so we don't even have the excuse of accidentally running into each other.

[matriarchate]

Or, "accidentally."

( Which works. )

Well. I wish him well.

[braveandstupid]

Me too. But for right now, I think I need a drink.

[A really good drink. She hasn't in a while but she is overdue and it's been a long day.]

Want to go break into Dean's good stuff?

[She will replace it before he gets back.]

[matriarchate]

Yes, please.

( Fantastic idea. Elena deserves it. )