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[ Claire doesn't want to make a big fuss, but she does need to be sure the person who saved her life is aware of her gratitude. ]

Mr. Mikaelson, this is Claire Fraser. I wanted to extend my thanks now that the event is over. You saved my life. I'm not only thanking you for myself but my husband as well. And I apologize if I...said anything off-color about your method of saving me.

( how does a serial killer deal with this

truth be told, he's been content to put the entire encounter from his mind. wonderland has seen to it that there's plenty to turn his focus, but he also hasn't quite been able to forget. (there was one trauma he was able to prevent, even if only for now.) for this reason, her repeated appreciation means something. it meant something, to her.

he pulls in a breath, braces himself, and seeks words. )

You were dying. I did only what I knew I could. ( that sounds unnecessarily detached even to him, but he can't seem to countenance anything approaching an expression of 'you're welcome.' perhaps because that savior is not who he is.

still. his voice softens some. ) I suppose I should thank you. For not running for the hills. ( she could've. many have. and worse. )

While your abilities are...certainly nothing I've ever heard of before, running from someone who used them to save my life seems rather rude.

[ She doesn't understand how a vampire/werewolf comes to be and she has no idea what kind of life even leads to that or what you do once you become those things, but what she does know is that he was under no obligation to use his blood for her. ]

( at that he has to smile. rueful though he is, he certainly cannot disagree. ) I concede your point. ( after a beat, he asks with some concern: ) And your husband? ( he'd like to know if she found him safe. )

He was all right. We found each other as soon as everything went back to normal. [ And she may have saved Klaus from what she's sure would just feel awkward. ] He wanted to thank you in person but I believe I've managed to convince him you would rather remain an anonymous savior. Unless you would like to come for tea, that can be arranged.

No, I believe it's best if I decline. ( klaus smiles through her explanation. he's glad on both accounts that she found the man she loves and that she has practiced a decency towards him that he does appreciate. (it would be awkward, but he finds her husband's insistent gallantry admirable.

he'd want to do no less, if the positions were reversed.) ) I appreciate your confidence. ( he pauses. this sort of gesture is not typical of him and means all the more because of it. ) Know you have a friend, if ever you're in need.

Thank you. [ It's not an offer she will ever take lightly, and there's a soft hint of a smile in her voice. ]

Should you ever need my assistance, that kindness goes both ways. [ She won't keep him and after a beat, begins her farewell. ] Have a pleasant evening, Mr. Mikaelson.

( her offer and kindness is not taken lightly either. ) I'll remember that. Stay safe. And please, call me Klaus.

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