“you’re probably right, i don’t think either of us are cut out to be teaching children anything let alone be around them.” joseph chuckled, shaking his head at the thought of it. “very good point, i guess weird is just a relative thing then. when i was a kid my father told me about vampires and i just always thought he was crazy honestly. jokes on me.” he shrugged, looking around. “you wanna get out and go to some place that has better drinks and less justin biebers and taylor swifts?”

“i’m doing alright, interested in the fact that this town drew us all together at the same time though.. but that can be worried about later. how are you?” he was genuinely curious. 

“that sounds like a personal problem, i was talking to myself and you decided to insert yourself.” he said, glancing up at the light which undoubtedly came from her. “was that meant to scare me? cute parlor trick.” he said, his eyes darkening and veils coming from under his eyes and he inched closer. “your attitude shows very clearly you’re a brat who is used to getting her way and if you do not control yourself it will end very badly for you.” he warned, his voice harsh.

he chuckled, looking down at the girl. “does it look like i care? i didn’t ask for your life story, girl.” head tilting to the side. “i just do not tolerate someone having a bad mood and taking it out on me, i’m not your teacher or your parent and if you were wise you would watch your tone.” 

“couldn’t agree more.” he said honestly, he knows he was far from it and definitely wouldn’t expect it from children. being a teacher he should have assumed that she would be keen on senses that he knew or was within the community. “i am. i’m a vampire, actually. i was drawn to the town and a supernatural school is rare as it gets. these kids must feel like they’re in hogwarts.” 

he was walking down the street, learning the neighborhoods and areas of new orleans - after all it had been a while since he had been here, at least ninety years. but from the corner of his eye he spotted someone, someone who looked the same as they had when the two had last crossed paths. he furrowed his brows and came closer, noting it was in fact kai parker. “and here i thought you died.” he commented. “would have thought you would have cashed in my i owe you by now.” @blovdmagik​ | closed.

so many people he hadn’t seen in a while. and after having heard of the news that both klaus and elijah had passed years ago he was a bit surprised but then again this town was practically rebirthing the dead, the whole reason he was here. “well look who it is.” he said finally, approaching the other. “come to buy more wine?” the younger vampire teased.  @xvillainnic​ | closed.

a chuckle passed his lips, he couldn’t imagine himself molding young minds. “are you teaching here then? are you sure it’s not you that wants some eye candy.” the elder vampire teased, then he smirked while looking her over. “i’ve noticed that too. though i wonder how many are actually coming here or coming back to life.” 

“never said she wasn’t, not sure why there’s all the teen angst.” he mused, already over her dramatics. “because no one is obligated to coddle anyone else in this world, the world isn’t a cozy little place.”

joseph had just been speaking generally, he hadn’t even realized when elijah was the one that was nearest him. the younger vampire turned to face him and smiled slightly when he noticed an old acquaintance, one that had been dead at that. “can’t say i’m surprised, both you and your brother are resilient. how does it feel to be back?” he asked finally, nodding his head then. “good to see you as well, elijah. 

joseph was ready to unwind, after taking the day to compel himself a place and get set up he was ready to enjoy all the fruits that new orleans truly had to offer. on his stroll over he had met a beautiful woman, of course she hadn’t been much other than a snack and he compelled her to go on her way. he walked into a bar that had come highly recommended and once inside he saw damon from a distance. he swallowed a moment, he heard the stories of his brothers still being alive but truly seeing it was another thing. after collecting himself he walked up to the bar and sat with one stool between himself and damon. “bourbon, neat.” he asked of the bartender then glanced over to the other. “this place any good?” joseph asked curiously. @xeternalstud​ | closed.

“i don’t think i need to be reminded of my own age by taylor swift, but i appreciate it.” he mused, drinking more from his bourbon and he looked back to the girl when she spoke. “adults are dicks, it’s the way of the world.”

the blondes words made him lift a brow, he chuckled and looked down at her. “was that supposed to hurt my feelings?” he asked curiously, drinking from his glass of bourbon that was in his hand. “if you believe me to be so old, aren’t you supposed to respect your elders?” 

it had been a while since he ran into avalon, the elder vampire smirked at her when she approached and he downed the rest of his drink before placing the empty glass on a near surface. “in this school? yeah me neither, i was out strolling the quarter and someone invited me.” joseph smirked, looking down at the red head. “you look good, avalon.” he spoke honestly and smirked, lifting his hand to signal a new drink to a bartender.

“from what i gather, it is a school for supernaturally gifted teens. the salvatore school, or something like that.” he shrugged, glancing over then to the brunette beside him and he could see the confusion on her face. “you look like you could use a drink.”