but oh what a year

[patrols]

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[happiness_elude]

Right. Our grandchildren.

[The ones she had with a vampire in another world. As much as Miranda is curious to meet them, it also still makes her feel so tired.]

At least she told us about that.

[Yeah, okay, she'll calm down in a minute, she's still a little bitter.]

[founderscouncil]

She's doing her best. I believe that.

( He moves closer, hands running along her shoulders. )

[happiness_elude]

I know.

[She tips forward, letting her forehead rest against his shoulder.]

Do you think this will ever slow down?

[founderscouncil]

According to Elena, it did for a while, at least when it came to her. We have to believe it will. Or, can. And, we need to focus on what's next for us.

( And nearer to that, partying. )

[happiness_elude]

Right.

[She sighs again, before pulling back and pointing back to Carol and Liz.]

We should probably get back in there.

[founderscouncil]

It'll be okay.

( And they return to their old friends, finishing the bottle of wine, and reminiscing. )