❰ she won't – maybe can't – talk about what happened, but that's where the symbiotes come in handy. the question is all it takes to bring elena's thoughts to the day she spent on the station, and damon pays close attention to all of it. her fear, her despair, her – terror. she's terrified, under threat... by her broodmate. by a woman who sees nothing except what she is, not who she is. elena wouldn't hurt anyone here, but that apparently doesn't matter to this woman. damon's grip on elena's waist tightens uncomfortably and his eyes narrow in anger, but his words are gentle when he speaks. ❱
It's okay, Elena, you're safe. I won't let anything happen to you.
❰ if she'd been given time to adjust, she could protect herself. that's the one good thing about her being a vampire now, she doesn't need damon to take care of her anymore. once she's settled, elena can do that all by herself.
(not that that would stop damon from trying, of course, but it'stheprinciple of the thing.)
until she gets to that point, damon will keep protecting her. it's what he does, after all. ❱
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It's okay, Elena, you're safe. I won't let anything happen to you.
❰ if she'd been given time to adjust, she could protect herself. that's the one good thing about her being a vampire now, she doesn't need damon to take care of her anymore. once she's settled, elena can do that all by herself.
(not that that would stop damon from trying, of course, but it'stheprinciple of the thing.)
until she gets to that point, damon will keep protecting her. it's what he does, after all. ❱