What do you think you're going to do to pay me back? Buy me an expensive pair of shoes?
You owe me nothing, Stefan. I would like to think I helped you because I wanted to, not because I wanted to get something out of it.
[ does everyone always think she does things for something in return? surely, she did consider what she could gain in return for assisting him... but why would she dedicate herself to helping stefan with his ptsd if that was the case? it was too hard. it'd be easier to win him over by doing something far more simpler.
maybe she had helped him because she had wished someone would have done the same for her. or maybe she didn't think that at all. she's fine, you know. ]
God, that's not what I meant, Katherine. I'm not trying to buy my way out of your debt. I'm expressing gratitude because no one else was able to get through to me until you and it was what I needed.
( take a damn compliment, katherine pierce. )
I'm not going to buy you anything. I'm just thankful.
[ man, it's a pity she can't google "how to take someone's gratitude" because she is completely stuck on this one. stefan wants nothing in return. he simply wants her to take what he's giving her. when was the last time someone was genuinely grateful to her for something she selflessly did? ]
I could use a new pair of shoes.
[ that means "you're welcome" or something like that. ]
Mine have kind of been ruined by the ship, ocean, and this Rapture hellhole.
[ now katherine thinks she's shouldn't have said anything at all, probably alluding to damon being near but not that near. people tend to make a big deal about her being physically close to someone, like she's some black widow spider waiting to pounce. ]
Safety in familiarity, Stefan. I'd be stupid to let him go elsewhere. He keeps things clean.
[ it's not her responsibility to report to stefan if damon had lost his fingers and toes or had died... but that doesn't mean she doesn't enjoy actually being asked. trust goes a long way for the ego. ]
If he wasn't, I would've told you the first chance I had.
And risk getting stuck somewhere else? Be trapped in a lighthouse with no way out? Be dropped in the middle of the ocean and drown? Don't be an idiot, Stefan. Stay in Deerington and enjoy the peace and quiet.
[ if he steps through a lighthouse and she finds him, 🔪 ]
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What do you think you're going to do to pay me back? Buy me an expensive pair of shoes?
You owe me nothing, Stefan. I would like to think I helped you because I wanted to, not because I wanted to get something out of it.
[ does everyone always think she does things for something in return? surely, she did consider what she could gain in return for assisting him... but why would she dedicate herself to helping stefan with his ptsd if that was the case? it was too hard. it'd be easier to win him over by doing something far more simpler.
maybe she had helped him because she had wished someone would have done the same for her. or maybe she didn't think that at all. she's fine, you know. ]
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( take a damn compliment, katherine pierce. )
I'm not going to buy you anything. I'm just thankful.
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I could use a new pair of shoes.
[ that means "you're welcome" or something like that. ]
Mine have kind of been ruined by the ship, ocean, and this Rapture hellhole.
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( hmph. )
What kind?
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[ she didn't really. she just wants to see if stefan will actually buy her shoes!
besides, this is far easier than talking about his drowning ptsd or the fact she's saved him twice. ]
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( he was no good at shoe shopping so this should be fun for katherine. )
Are you and Damon getting along?
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He's annoying me. Does he make you clean your shoes before you step into a disgusting and unsanitary "apartment"?
[ damon is an anal clean freak and she's going to straight up murder him. ]
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( because he was damon. )
You two are staying in an apartment together?
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Safety in familiarity, Stefan. I'd be stupid to let him go elsewhere. He keeps things clean.
[ and he's... okay. ]
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( yes, he'd talked to damon but damon would say he was fine no matter what. he wouldn't tell stefan what was really happening. )
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[ it's not her responsibility to report to stefan if damon had lost his fingers and toes or had died... but that doesn't mean she doesn't enjoy actually being asked. trust goes a long way for the ego. ]
If he wasn't, I would've told you the first chance I had.
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I'm sorry I can't do more to help you both.
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You can do something for me.
Stay away from storage rooms and pools. I can't ride in on my Disney horse and rescue you.
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( he smiles though because he appreciates her caring in her own way. )
There are still lighthouses here. I could always go in one and see if it takes me there.
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Don't be an idiot, Stefan. Stay in Deerington and enjoy the peace and quiet.
[ if he steps through a lighthouse and she finds him, 🔪 ]
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If you're gone for much longer, I'm going to try and find you. You won't be able to stop me.
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Damon's told me relentlessly that we'll be back by the end of the month, as per Deerington rules. You can't wait that long?
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( he'd try but he'd honestly probably fail. )
Just take care of yourself, Katherine. We have things to talk about.
( just to let her know he hasn't forgotten about the ship. )
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Goodbye, Stefan.