the devil within

“You’re about fifteen hundred years old and the word vagina bothers you?”

“it’s not the appropriate language that i’d prefer to hear from my daughter’s lips.”

“ stalk her. ”

“ it would seem, ” he agreed. 

“ you can’t win all the time, ” he pointed out. “ if she feels the same, i say go for it. ”

he expected a reaction like this, though it wasn’t his intention. in many ways, he considered klaus a friend, and it wouldn’t be a stretch to say he just wanted to see him – and camille – happy. “ relationships shouldn’t be a chore. if you haven’t found that sweet spot yet, you never will. there’s no shame in giving up. ”

“ then i would feel compelled to accept your offer. ”

“Oh god. Grandchildren? Is that what you’re concerned about? You’re barking up the wrong tree, pal. I’m not pushing anything out of my vagina and if I ever do you’re going to have to raise it until it’s, like, tolerable.”

“ i could’ve gone without hearing that, love. it’s a good thing you’re not an only child. ”

“That’s good. I’m not quite ready for your departure either.”

“ i’d hope not. i still don’t have any grandchildren. ”

“ that’s not necessary. ”

“ trust me. i just want to find out what sort of magic has forced me back to life. you won’t be seeing much of me. ”

“ then you’re not good for her. ”

theo wasn’t a fool. behind his timid behavior was a sharp mind, and in this instance, he couldn’t believe the story that was weaved.. but it was laid out clear. “ so that’s why, ” he said under his breath, an almost amused sigh. “ it’s nice to meet you, too, brother. ”

“ then do it. be your best. if it’s not good enough, well.. that’s on her. ”

there was too much happening at once. a vague air upon the others words. theo took the hand more so out of habit, not wanting to be rude. “ i don’t understand. ” 

kai nodded. “ okay. what does she want, and what do you want ? ”

he didn’t like the feel of the conversation, or klaus’ reaction to it – but perhaps that was to be expected. considering who they were speaking of. “ ansel. ”