[ Anyone looking in from the outside might be fooled by that look of disinterest, but Elena knows better. Sure, she can feel the difference in their connection, but more than that, she knows him. Over that summer together, Damon had become one of her best friends, whether he realized it or not. She might not always be able to predict the actions he'll take, but she can usually understand why he takes them.
His suggestion takes her by surprise; she's confused for a moment, trying to find the connection and finding none, then coming to the conclusion that: ]
That's a good idea.
[ There's no telling what lies ahead for them here, or on any other mission, and she might have super strength, but without knowing what to do with it, she's still half-useless. Sam has training, she knows that, and they trust each other. Reaching up to smooth a hand over his chest, she lets his presence soak into her, his nearness chasing away all her worries for the moment. ]
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His suggestion takes her by surprise; she's confused for a moment, trying to find the connection and finding none, then coming to the conclusion that: ]
That's a good idea.
[ There's no telling what lies ahead for them here, or on any other mission, and she might have super strength, but without knowing what to do with it, she's still half-useless. Sam has training, she knows that, and they trust each other. Reaching up to smooth a hand over his chest, she lets his presence soak into her, his nearness chasing away all her worries for the moment. ]
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