[The voice skates across her nerves, and she can't help but stiffen in response. She's heard too much at this point to believe that any part of this is good. But she'll straighten her spine all the same, turning to Isobel and trying not to seem bothered by her presence (2).
It doesn't work well. Her poker face isn't what it used to be, so her distaste for the situation may come through a little too clearly.]
Isobel. What a surprise.
[She was just waiting for Grayson to get their coats, but now, she can't help but hope he stays away a little longer.
Meanwhile, somewhere else in the house, Stefan's ears prick up at the familiar but unexpected voice and excuses himself from Buffy's side for the second time that evening.]
( Buffy lets him go, overly familiar with the vampire step-away. It's always the ears. She watches his body language and then turns back to Cordelia.
Isobel, even though her first instinct is always to go for the jugular, isn't here for purposes that might elicit that tone. But, her track record speaks volumes and she can't blame Miranda's reaction. She would've said something to Elena, first, but she was cozy in that muscle car. So, instead, she went inside. She thinks about finding Damon. Maybe she should've brought Adrienne to curb her from her worst impulses. )
I know, my invitation was lost in the mail, but, I felt like getting into the Christmas spirit. I thought it might be distasteful to only show up to this summit being put up this weekend. Did you ever think you and I would come face to face? After?
[She thought that maybe, one day, the human woman Isobel was might reach out to try and get to know her daughter. She didn't expect Isobel, the vampire, to cause her so much pain.]
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It doesn't work well. Her poker face isn't what it used to be, so her distaste for the situation may come through a little too clearly.]
Isobel. What a surprise.
[She was just waiting for Grayson to get their coats, but now, she can't help but hope he stays away a little longer.
Meanwhile, somewhere else in the house, Stefan's ears prick up at the familiar but unexpected voice and excuses himself from Buffy's side for the second time that evening.]
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Isobel, even though her first instinct is always to go for the jugular, isn't here for purposes that might elicit that tone. But, her track record speaks volumes and she can't blame Miranda's reaction. She would've said something to Elena, first, but she was cozy in that muscle car. So, instead, she went inside. She thinks about finding Damon. Maybe she should've brought Adrienne to curb her from her worst impulses. )
I know, my invitation was lost in the mail, but, I felt like getting into the Christmas spirit. I thought it might be distasteful to only show up to this summit being put up this weekend. Did you ever think you and I would come face to face? After?
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[She thought that maybe, one day, the human woman Isobel was might reach out to try and get to know her daughter. She didn't expect Isobel, the vampire, to cause her so much pain.]
Does Elena know you're here?