#exitium.event004

after making a few rounds, her plans to be a wallflower for the rest night was going quite well. standing back and soaking in everyone and everything until it was time to silently make her exit. there were two people she had yet to see, her lovely daughters-- she could not wait to see what beautiful ensemble they'd dressed themselves in; she told herself once she spent some time with them and with rebekah she'd call the night be a success. "oh, yes please." the vampire gushed in a soft sing song voice to the waiter, her eyes scanning the tray of assorted confectionery, dipping a finger in one of the frosted items to get a taste.

It was the same people who once told him they felt caged by the OEA... but they, in return, had been caging him. Maybe he understood their perspective now, but... now he wanted to strike back. With every nerve in his body, he had to prevent himself from striking first. He had half a mind to spike the guests' drinks with vervain or wolfsbane, but he knew he had to save face—play along with Klaus's orders. Refusing would give suspicions he couldn't afford.

He hadn't picked a side back then, but now his choice was as clear as ever, and despite appearances, it was not Klaus to whom he remained loyal.

TJ approached the guests with a forced smile. "Would you care for a refreshment?" he offered.

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"i will be going in a moment." maybe she was throwing her toys out of the pram. "because i was told there would be food and by food i thought they meant peanuts and yet there is none to be seen." and she had already gone through the packet she had brought herself. "none of this fancy stuff looks nice.. looks like a fairy threw up. on the serving plates."

she had sneaked away from the main party to find some peace and quiet for just a moment. it was odd to think that just a year ago she had felt so unfamiliar with the compound when she would visit it or drop charlee off. it was even more odd to think just a year ago she had been leaving in a trailer and now she lived in this compound. someone entering the room she had been using as her hiding spot gained her attention, a brow raising in jest at them. "you really shouldn't be in here, you know--" peyton said it, but she could care less about where the guest roamed as long as they didn't find the room with the kids in it.

"i think flowers would've made this place look a lot nicer." blossom remarked as she turned to the person next to her. it would make the place feel a little more welcoming. "but i mean maybe this was the vibe they wanted.. but a few carnations would've been nice."

she only stepped into the compound on few occasions and those occasions were just quick visit's to check on her mother and sister. klaus decision making luna knew what she had to do , get up and leave. to protect her son as best as she could. "you think an hour is good enough?" she questioned , turning to the other. the stupid mask not really helping her know who was next to her. "like a quick show of your mask and leave?" because i don't fancy being caught in whatever shitstorm will happen and neither do i want marlo around it."

"look , if you have a complaint about this." hands held out, pointing to the whole event for a moment. "i am not the person to go to , scream at klaus or put it in a suggestion box. i am merely a guest just like you."

"well , there wasn't really a choice about being here." isla remarked. she had missed the gala and so much happened that night. she knew there was no chance that she was going to miss this. she needed to be there for her family , unlike last time. a small sense of guilt still plagued her about being away travelling then. "and i'm sure everyone is feeling the same.. would've preffered this in a better location." and by that she meant a location she would know all the entrances and exits for incase things turned sour.