( it didn't involve her. but she is now, unfortunately, in the midst of it.
klaus knows elena is listening. she'd be a fool not to, and elena is anything but a fool. daenerys is not either, and he approaches her as an equal, a king to a queen, without lie nor omission. with honesty and truth. he comes closer to her, in no rush, and sits beside her, reaching to take one of her slim, milky white hands in his own. her skin is cool, like those of her species now; he wonders if before she had run hot, like her dragons.
he is warm, because there is more than one magic running through his veins, and he departs that warmth to her now. he leans forward, and speaks with a soft delicateness, with a thread of fierce strength. his thumb runs over the hills of her knuckles. ) The last thing you deserve is to suffer in an endless night. ( he believes that, and he also knows allying himself is of benefit to him. ) Certainly not locked between these four walls. ( this place is below her, below him.
but he will not disparage elena's friendship. she is a powerful player. as kindhearted as she is ruthless. what he will do is be frank. ) I will ask Elena for a price because the woman that sired you considers herself my enemy, and I cannot afford to keep her as such.
( he's certain she can understand politics. ) She'll agree. For you, and for herself. ( if she's wise. klaus believes she is. there's nothing but confidence in his voice. ) If she doesn't, I will gladly take you away from here and remedy your predicament myself. ( not a promise lightly given. one he is perfectly capable of fulfilling. amusement lilts in his tone, around his eyes. ) Truth be told, you'd be in better hands.
( he is an original.
klaus sobers, and inquires with a respect not extended to many, ) Do you agree with my offer?
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klaus knows elena is listening. she'd be a fool not to, and elena is anything but a fool. daenerys is not either, and he approaches her as an equal, a king to a queen, without lie nor omission. with honesty and truth. he comes closer to her, in no rush, and sits beside her, reaching to take one of her slim, milky white hands in his own. her skin is cool, like those of her species now; he wonders if before she had run hot, like her dragons.
he is warm, because there is more than one magic running through his veins, and he departs that warmth to her now. he leans forward, and speaks with a soft delicateness, with a thread of fierce strength. his thumb runs over the hills of her knuckles. ) The last thing you deserve is to suffer in an endless night. ( he believes that, and he also knows allying himself is of benefit to him. ) Certainly not locked between these four walls. ( this place is below her, below him.
but he will not disparage elena's friendship. she is a powerful player. as kindhearted as she is ruthless. what he will do is be frank. ) I will ask Elena for a price because the woman that sired you considers herself my enemy, and I cannot afford to keep her as such.
( he's certain she can understand politics. ) She'll agree. For you, and for herself. ( if she's wise. klaus believes she is. there's nothing but confidence in his voice. ) If she doesn't, I will gladly take you away from here and remedy your predicament myself. ( not a promise lightly given. one he is perfectly capable of fulfilling. amusement lilts in his tone, around his eyes. ) Truth be told, you'd be in better hands.
( he is an original.
klaus sobers, and inquires with a respect not extended to many, ) Do you agree with my offer?