but oh what a year

[patrols]

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[notwitty]

[Isaac nods.]

There were hunters, Bonnie and I got kidnapped. It was a whole thing. But in my defense, they did have an Original vampire following them around just in case things got really bad.

[The fact that he needs to defend himself, though. Isaac, you were kidnapped.]

[recrudesce]

( yeah, the 'in my defense' part lands with a cheeky eyebrow.

he doesn't inquire into which original vampire. following them around, would narrow it down to, elijah, probably. hope wouldn't forgive klaus. and kol wouldn't care.

well, if he knew they were in danger. but he wouldn't follow. he'd insert himself.

you pick some things up when sired to the original hybrid. and you're around his family.

though, he was mostly on the outskirts from there except for his incredible lapse in judgment he doesn't speak about. only live really knows. )

They handled it.

( a lot of hunters died, but they didn't. )

[notwitty]

They did.

[Isaac nods in agreement.]

They're good kids. The school taught them well.

[recrudesce]

Yeah, I gotta say, I think that school - and partial offense to Ric - kind of ran itself. Also, there was like an entire semester they had no students.

( Or, like, two. )

But, they all managed.

( He still keeps his distance from Hope. He doesn't think she was ever told what he almost did. He doesn't think anyone besides a select few know. He and Hayley are good. But that doesn't mean he is. )

[notwitty]

[Isaac's eyebrows go up before tipping his head to the side.]

Yeah, that sounds about right. Apparently most supernatural problems need to be solved by teenagers for some reason.

[recrudesce]

They want to protect their parents at all costs.

( Because protecting their siblings never seems to work. )

Saltzman's a good dad, good husband, just not the best... Caroline keeps that school together.

[notwitty]

Having met and road tripped with Caroline, I believe it.

[The ride out to Kansas was very well managed, aside from the detour to the B&B of Death.]

She runs a tight ship.

[recrudesce]

When did you roadtrip ( and survive ) with Caroline?

( He is behind the times, perpetually, but it all makes for good stories, at least. )

[notwitty]

After everyone got doxxed? Bonnie, Ryan, Caroline and I were together so we wound up going on the run together. We went from Mystic Falls all the way out to the Winchesters' bunker in Kansas.

[Which they didn't wind up staying in very long.]

It was right before we came to see you at the Armory.

[recrudesce]

Oh, right. Double date turned ditch.

( Context. )

She's a bit of a tyrant of the road trip. But, she does bring the best snacks. When not on the run.

[notwitty]

I did appreciate the snacks.

[They made a stop once they were far enough out of town and sure they weren't being followed.]

It was just a lot of close quarters after we first met.

[recrudesce]

( Of everyone, Bonnie and Caroline were probably good-smelling, good company, two of his favorite people besides Elena. )

Pretty good outcome after they all got the drop on you. Well, except for the B & B. That sounded... bloody.

[notwitty]

[Isaac makes a face as he nods.]

Unsurprising though. I've found that most spontaneous roadside stops are generally not good ideas.

[The last time he randomly stopped somewhere for unfortunate reasons, he, Boyd and Scott all got mind whammied.]

At least those witches aren't going to be bothering anyone else.

[recrudesce]

I don't really do them. Big on my destinations.

( Still big on the outdoors. )

Two less, right?

[notwitty]

Along with some kind of weird construct creature they made.

[He does feel bad for the people who got killed before they got there though.]

Definitely glad this Gauntlet thing is finally done, though. Maybe with the witch problems settled things will actually be quiet for a little while.

[recrudesce]

Golem. Glad he's gone, too. You do not want an untethered one of those running around. Even tethered.

( Not pretty. )

Man. Isaac, one thing you never do, is hope out loud it's quiet, or say it's getting quiet. Now? It won't be quiet.

( And also, gestures at the house of dead people including his mother. )

[notwitty]

[Isaac is about to say that he doesn't believe in that because that's not actually how life works when Stiles comes swinging around the corner, looking like he's trying to run something down.

And he sighs. Because if someone is going to disrupt the quiet, it's going to be Stiles.]

You looking for someone, Stilinski?

[phonetically]

Not you, Isaac, unless you have any information on something called Black Badge.

( "I might," he says. "That's Waverly's," he adds, looking back at Isaac. "She and Wynonna and Xavier intercepted a Gauntlet trap we walked into." )

That's who's going to help my partner. Waverly Earp. She works for them?

( "They work for her? I don't know, she's high up." )

[notwitty]

Xavier Dolls is an Underground guy.

[That's about all Isaac knows - he's been in Europe, but contacts are contacts.]

You might want to ask Jackson's boyfriend.

[phonetically]

( Tyler gestures. There. )

Daylight ring guy.

( He scans the crowded room for him.

"Better known as Alexander," Tyler corrects. Isaac, is Stiles always like this? )

[notwitty]

He did you a pretty big solid, Stiles, you might want to learn his name.

[Isaac's tone says that no, this is pretty normal for Stiles.

Alexander, on the other hand, is on the other side of the room, having what looks like an intense conversation with Serena. They are debating what's the best adaptation of The Christmas Carol. Serena is trying to make an argument for the musical, but Alexander is advocating for the Muppets version.

Jackson is likely nearby wondering when he started dating such a nerd.]

[phonetically]

I had a lot going on, Isaac, on account of transitioning and all. And stopping some weird civil war between Dean Winchester and all of my friends, but I'll be sure to thank him in person by name.

( And he leaves Tyler to deal with a cranky Isaac - who is always cranky and wears too many scars!

He approaches the group across the room. )

Muppet Christmas Carol. Hands down.

[swillpot]

[Isaac doesn't think he's always cranky. Maybe it's you that makes him cranky, Stiles.

That being said, Alexander brightens with someone agreeing with him.]

Thank you.

[Serena makes a face. "Well, if you want to give a basic answer."

Alexander shakes his head.]

Classics are classics for a reason, Serena.

[geminated]

[Tyler also doesn't have to deal with Isaac for long. His girlfriend wanders over, tucking her arm around his waist and pulling him off to the side. Isaac excuses himself to find his own girlfriend and Liv takes his spot behind the bar.]

Having fun?

[notwitty]

[Isaac wanders off in search of his own girlfriend, and catches her on her own in one of the quieter rooms. On the way he grabs some more snacks out of the kitchen and settles next to her.]

How's everything going?