The Vampire Diaries

"They're not aware, they just use it a lot. Perfumes. New designer brand released one last week with vervain in it for the smell" He wrinkled his nose. "I'll be fine, it's okay. "

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Tatia nodded, "I know, but I still feel like she's my little girl sometimes." she mumbled

"It ever gets too much effort to find someone then you can always fed off me remember," Astrid reminded him after giving a nod of response.

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"She still is to you, that's why, but you have I let her have a bit of independence. She's not conetely alone, either, Kol's there with her." Klaus replied.

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Malvolio just watched her hand quietly before getting them both another drink and downing half of his instantly.

Trinity: sat there quietly sipping at her drink

Malvolio lowered his head to press his forehead to the table with a deep sigh, closing his eyes.

"I know, if I didn't think he could keep her safe I wouldn't have let her go with him." Tatia nodded, moving her hand to stifle a large yawn. "I just hope my trust isn't misplaced, Kol means well but when it comes to drinking and feeding he can get a little sidetracked."

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Kol shook his head as he moved further into the room, pulling his top off over his head and smelling it, grimacing at the smell of vervain that had rubbed off from the few people he'd try to pull who'd been wearing it. "I don't like doing that to you, it makes you weak and I could end up taking too much by accident."

Trinity: got up and moved to sit beside him gently sliding her arms around his waist You gonna be okay?

"I'd rather you do that then you getting hurt yourself, you can look after yourself I know, but.." She shrugged, "You know what I mean. Besides, you wouldn't take too much, I trust you." she added.

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Klaus shook his head, "He likes her like he liked that Olivia before I daggered him. He seems to like her enough to have quit drinking after what happened to you."

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"Mhmm..."

Trinity: hugged him gently

"Why haven't you finished with me. I just told you I massacred your family. Why haven't you ended it with me?"

Tatia nodded, curling herself up against him a little. "If you trust him then I trust your judgment."

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"I'll be fine, I can die."

Trinity: Because I understand why you did it.

Astrid just shook her head, "Like I said, you've always got your own personal blood bag with me if you're ever in desperate need."

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Klaus just nodded.

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Malvolio was quiet then.

"Only if I'm desperate."

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Tatia closed her eyes as she rested her head on his shoulder, opening them a few seconds later as she looked around the room for something to focus on.

Trinity: Does it really matter?

Astrid gave a nod and patted the spot on the bed beside her, hoping he'd sit, "You're teasing me, just stood there shirtless." she grinned.

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"Get some sleep, Tat, you're hardly getting any and you look exhausted." He sighed.

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Malvolio shrugged, "You tell me."

Trinity: I'm here so obviously it doesn't... not anymore. I need you Mal, I want to be here beside you.

"I'll go stick another shirt on then, I just couldn't stand wearing that one any longer, it was starting to itch." he grumbled as he flopped down on the bed next to her.

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"I would if I could," Tatia shook her head, "Don't worry, I'll stay down here tonight, you'll be able to sleep fine without me waking you up all the time."

"Just a bit weird you still want be around me.. A bit paranoid that you're plotting me death or something."

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Astrid shook her head in the negative, "Na, it's fair enough." she replied quietly, "You put another one on if you like, I'm okay either way."

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"No," Klaus shook his head, "I'm not leaving you alone, get some sleep now, okay? Just try."

Trinity: If I make you fell that way then I'll just go home. she answered pushing the drink away and getting to her feet

"I never said that. People always put words into my mouth." He sighed, downing the rest of the drink and replying bluntly, "Do whatever the hell you want, okay?"

"You know what happens when I try to sleep Nik, I don't want to see that again." Tatia shook her head

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"Maybeater, I was thinking of showering first."

"You need a shower because you smell, I agree." She teased gently.

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"You need rest." Klaus repeated, adding with a sigh, "They have to stop eventually, Tat, you can't not sleep for the rest of eternity."

Trinity: No see I was being nice. I was being forgiving. I was trying to be here for you when you clearly need someone and it's all my fault anyway. I don't know what you want me to do anymore... I just keep messing everything up... she mumbled quietly with a shake of her head turning and walking out quickly

Malvolio watched her go before downing the rest of his drink.

"I can cope until they do stop, but I'm not mentally ready o see you and my girls die again, even if it is just a dream." Tatia replied, "I don't look that bad do I?" she asked quietly, as Klaus had shed looked exhausted earlier.

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"And to think I like you," he narrows his eyes at her, though his tone was teasing.