( he has no idea how elena might react. she's a vampire now, far longer than last he's seen her, and no doubt has fed on her share of humans. and while he doubts elena gilbert relishes the experience as a rule, she has always been practical.

he also didn't come here to babysit, and considering elena's eager for the responsibility... he speaks up before she leaves the room, holding the paper he was writing on aloft. ) As thrilling as the prospect sounds, I wasn't intending to stay for dinner. And unless you'd like to revisit the terms of our deal, I believe you're forgetting something. ( the spell in his hands, he means )