corpse bled.

"He sounds overprotective." Ramona moved to slid into one of the stools at the counter and stopped halfway, shooting the male a narrow glare, "It just seems the people like you and my brother aren't willing to see what's beyond that front he puts up. I know he's an asshole, I know he's...angry, but you're one to be judgmental when everybody just sees the nerdy loner any time they look at you." She moved to stand again, rounding the counter as she crossed her arms, "I'm not selling myself short. Eddie Munson, are you actually jealous?"

Dean nodded once, having every intention of leaving, but then he would be returning to the bunker and admitting absolute defeat while his brother rubs it in that he was being a coward. "There's a part of you that doesn't want me to leave no matter how angry you are, isn't there?" He stepped closer, his gaze flickering over Diana's expression, "I don't want to leave. I can't leave. Against everything I know, against what I thought I hated, I still want you. And if that's one-sided, then it is."

"Yeah, and I'm looking at it." A slow smile spread across Kai's lips, a look that seemed almost shy to those who didn't know him, and equally dangerous for those who did. "Well, when you put it like that, it sounds pretty cool. Yes and no." He hummed with contemplation and crossed the room, closing their distance further, "That's part of the game plan. The other part wouldn't mind a partner-in-crime. You don't realize it yet, but every friend you had abandoned you. Elena, Damon, Bonnie, Stefan, Matt, they haven't lifted a finger to rescue you knowing who you're stuck with." Kai shrugged, "If I was in your shoes, I'd burn their world to the ground."

"I'm not saying that you don't, Di." Dean exhaled a huff of air out of frustration and dragged his gaze away before finding her again. "Yeah, you're a witch, I know, but I had every reason wanting to keep you safe after the bullshit with your dad." Diana likely still had siblings out there somewhere and some might even share Blackwell's beliefs. "You encountered your own kind, but you never went up against what I have. You don't know what crawls around in the dark."

"Yes, Billy." Ramona opened the fast food bag and plucked out a fry, nibbling on it briefly before rolling his eyes, "And what's wrong with Billy Hargrove?" A great many things, apparently. He could be cruel as evidenced by the one time on a ride home when he mentally tormented his step-sister Max. He was cocky, a little narcissistic, definitely. "There's more to him than he lets on. You're starting to sound like Steve." She breathed a long sigh, "It's one date, Eddie. If you're worried he's going to try anything, I can handle him."

Admittedly, her brother didn't really like the men she surrounded herself with, simply put. Ramona enjoyed the push-and-pull of Billy Hargrove despite his reputation and he pursued her in a way that made her feel special despite being related to the guy who was known as the King of Hawkins High. And then there was Eddie, the dungeon master, the loner. Steve wasn't a fan of his either, but she knew him through their school years and often acted like siblings even if there was something...deeper had either of them admitted such. After turning down a ride home from Billy and borrowing Steve's car without him realizing, Ramona had hauled herself all the way to Eddie's trailer. "I figured your uncle was working the night shift, so food delivery." She dropped the bag holding the burger and fries on the counter, "Can't stay too long. Billy's taking me out on a date later and I finally caved."

"Yeah, okay, leaving things like they were is kind of on me." Jaw tensing, Dean rubbed at his chin at he grew silent for a moment, "I know, alright? Diana, trust me, I know. My brother and I don't tend to stay in one town for very long." That's why he never bothered making true connections beyond who was involved with their cases. It never lasted. "I just wanted to say I was sorry in person. I don't want to shake your life more than I already have. And god, is there a part of me that wants to take you when I leave, but what I do is dangerous. I can't be selfish and have you be safe, it doesn't work that way."

"I rarely kid. sometimes, not always, you'll know when I'm not." Mainly when somebody ended up dead. Kai led them both up the stairs and into the living room where a warm fire was crackling, a fresh blanket of snow that was constantly falling in this prison world covering the ground just outside the window. "I'll let you have a little nibble. That's hot." The witch turned around on his heel, facing Caroline, "My family basically has a long, long, long history of stashing away witches they think are abominations. You probably didn't realize Lily wasn't the only vampire in this prison world. I did some exploring and right now, hidden in a cave somewhere, is Mama Salvatore and her little friends. They can stay and rot here for all I care. My point is, Caroline," He moved closer, brushing a finger under her chin and pulling away, "I need magic to get us out. It's simple, really...you turn me into a vampire, well, heretic is what they call it. And then home sweet home."

Kai could do nothing but choke out a laugh as he felt the pressure around his neck tighten, silently begging Caroline to force the grip even tighter, as his back made contact with the ground. The siphoner groaned, yet, that did not stop him plastering a grin on his lips, "I think I'm helping it just fine." Kai pushed himself to a seated position as the vampire released him, chuckling again as he rose to his feet. "Oh, I'm not getting us out of here, Care bear. You are." Gesturing toward the door, he moved forward, knowing somehow she would follow if she didn't want to be locked up in the cellar again, "I'll tell you a little story and then you'll have your dinner."

"You wouldn't believe if I lied anyway, so I didn't see the point." Dean ran the tip of his tongue along his lower lip and glanced away for a moment, feeling stupid for even bothering making this trip. And he's not the type of person to feel stupid about anything. He was confident, cocky, but all of that disappeared in front of one witch. "If you want me to leave, I'll go and never come back. Okay, I'll respect that choice." He held up his hands in faux surrender, "I didn't like how we left things. All that time we spent together and then I leave. I know that's just how my life is, but I couldn't stop thinking about you."

Kai breathed an amused chuckle as he leaned against the doorframe, crossing his arms while he took in the hungry vampire. Truthfully, throwing her in here wasn't the initial part of the plan, but it was a split second decision. And nothing could beat the delicious anger written all over Caroline's pretty features. "We both know that you could, but you won't." He pushed off from where he was standing are dared walking a few steps closer, gesturing toward the exit, "We'll get you something to snack on, trust me, but you're missing the whole point of your potential freedom right now, Care bear." Kai stopped just in front of the vampire, humming lightly, "I needed you to see they weren't coming back. That they left you here...with me. A sociopath, a known murderer, no matter how adorable I am." A brief pause, "And I think a part of you doesn't mind that. Certainly wouldn't mind if I was Klaus, but I digress."

Sam always said there was one woman in Dean's life who got away. It's no secret he wasn't a fan of witches or magic, but Diana stuck out in his mind no matter what town he ended up in on whatever case landed in the brothers' laps. the traveling became less frequent, however, once the Winchesters discovered the Men of Letters bunker, it was their home away from...whatever home they made with the shitty motels. That didn't stop Dean from tracking down Diana within the same little town he left her in unceremoniously. He didn't really know what to say during the whole drive and he definitely didn't now that she was right in front of him. "Would you believe if I lied and said a case?" The hunter asked rhetorically, his gaze flickering down briefly, "You want the truth? It might be you." Dean released a dry laugh as he shook his head, "And this was a mistake."

It was no coincidence Kai specifically requested Caroline's company traveling to the 1913 prison world in order to help retrieve Lily Salvatore as a favor. A favor, right, like he ever did anything for free. Sure, he was feeling sentimental with a hint of Luke's emotions, but that did not stop him from shoving her into the old Salvatore cellar and locking her in when she least anticipated. And then the others just decided to rudely leave them two behind before anyone realized their favorite little vampire barbie wasn't part of the escape crew. Of course, there was that small stabby stabby with Bonnie, but after he managed to bandage himself up halfway decently, he took the time visiting Caroline in the cell the last few days and reiterate how her own friends left her. Elena, Bon-Bon, Damon, some friends. Starving her out just slightly. Today, however, was different. Kai rapped on the door obnoxiously, peering briefly through the bars with a smirk, before fiddling with the locks. "Now, I know you're about to probably turn me into a rare steak dinner, but," He nudged the door open with the toe of his boot, his gaze sweeping up and down the vampire's frame, "You aren't looking so hot right now."