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[itchtokill]

"Kol, here. I'm busy tormenting someone or otherwise causing mayhem around Wonderland. Leave a message!"

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[itchtokill]

Do you think he'd mention that? That last bit, about- uh, deserving it? [The more he considers it, the more he realizes he has absolutely no clue how her glamour works.] How specific to your instructions are the people you glamour, usually?

[alsoagirl]

Um, I dunno. Maybe I could've been more specific? I try to be, normally.

[ Yep. She done goofed. Jessica whimpers for a moment before throwing her hands up. YOU'RE NOT HER DAD, KOL. ]

Shit, I dunno! I just wanted to fuck with him some! I didn't know I had to read him a goddamn instruction manual!

[ Pouting hard, she lowers her arms so she can cross them tight. ] If he says somethin', I'll just glamour him again. He's so not the badass he must think he is.

[itchtokill]

Christ, Jess, I'm not scolding you, I'm just trying to figure out if this might backfire! [She's not the only one with a short, snappy temper, okay?]

[alsoagirl]

Who says it's gonna backfire? He already ran off with his tail between his legs like he's s'posed to!

[ Because since when do humans try to fuck with vampires? Pshaw! ]

I'm done lettin' people scare me, 'specially people like him.

[itchtokill]

Yeah, all right. [He mutters, still annoyed, words clipped and short. She doesn't understand, and he supposes some of it may be the fact she's still so young, but it's not really an excuse. Not when he's right here for her to learn from.]

You've no reason to fear anyone. And if anyone tries to scare you, I'll rip out their spine with my teeth.

[alsoagirl]

[ She's prepared to be super annoyed right back, since she's so good at it. Until there was talk of ripping out spines, anyway. Jessica sputters. ]

Jesus fuckin' Christ, Kol! Nobody needs their spine bit up!

[ Even if it is weirdly touching that he cares so much to want to kill someone. ]

[itchtokill]

What? That's tame! I can do much worse, I promise. [There's even a tinge of amusement in his voice and a smirk pulling at one corner of his mouth.]

[alsoagirl]

Yeah, but...

[ She grimaces. He's totally badass, sure, but there's a fine line between badass and crazy as fuck. ]

Killin' people's goin' kinda far. [ It's hard not to squirm. ] I don't...really wanna go down that road again.

[itchtokill]

[He far surpasses that line, Jessica. Far. Surpasses.

But regardless, he dials it back a little.] Sorry. I forget, you're young still.

[Does that mean he thinks that, given the right amount of time, she'll care less about murder? Perhaps. Maybe it's his age. Maybe he was just never quite right to begin with and the vampirism exacerbated it all. Who can be sure?]

[alsoagirl]

[ Aaaannd the annoyance comes right back. Her grimace turns into more of a scowl. ]

Bein' young's got nothin' to do with havin' morals! Just 'cause I'm a vampire now doesn't mean I gotta lose my humanity!

[ ...Jesus. She's really sounding like her Maker right now. She doesn't know if she should be weirded out or shocked that she's actually taken in some of his lessons. ]

And for fuck's sake, I'm not a kid!

[itchtokill]

[He has plenty of arguments at the ready for all of those words, but he's rather bored of it already, if he's honest. The look he's giving her says as much, eyebrows arched, tone flat when he speaks.]

Are you done?

[alsoagirl]

[ Her eyes narrow. ] Maybe I'm not.

[ She's been at about a 3 on the bratty scale, but ohhh is she ever ready to keep cranking it up. No matter Kol's age, she's so not going to tolerate someone treating her like a dumb little girl. ]

I'll keep goin' for long as I want. Try and stop me.

[itchtokill]

[As soon as the words 'make me' are out of her mouth, Jess finds herself lifted from the couch and slammed against a wall in a blur, a hand around her throat.]

I could stop you any time I wish. [He growls dangerously, his eyes dark and veiny. It's a warning, not quite pushed into the territory of a threat, although that may be hard to tell.] It would do you well to remember that.

[alsoagirl]

[ For someone who's gotten used to moving at faster speeds, getting slammed into the wall still comes as a surprise. She doesn't even have the time to think to make a sound, or do anything at all, for that matter.

Jessica grits her teeth at the pressure on her throat. She's really trying not to look scared and utterly failing. His face sure isn't helping matters.

So, yeah. Maybe sassing older vampires wasn't a good idea after all.

After a few moments, she nods her head slightly. Message received. ]

[itchtokill]

[Satisfied, he releases his hold on her and steps away, face clear and not looking anything like he'd just done anything violent at all.]

I like you, Jess. [He says, leveling her with a look.] But I won't tolerate disrespect. Especially not when I'm only trying to help you. I don't have to, you realize. I could let them vilify you, if this goes sideways, in some way we can't predict.

[alsoagirl]

[ Ugh. Vampire hierarchy bullshit. So uncool.

She rubs at her throat as the pain fades away. The idea of answering sarcastically flits through her mind, even after the strong reminder not to be a dumbass. This time, however, she decides to be smart and keep it to herself. ]

Sorry...

[ Swallowing hard, she glances away. Logic's winning in her head, thankfully. It's probably best not to push away someone who's looking out for her. ]

I'll do what you say from now on. [ She lets out a soft, humorless laugh. ] Lord knows you don't have to help me.

[itchtokill]

[He recoils at the remark of doing what he says. May seem an odd reaction, all things considered, but honestly, she's suddenly and unintentionally hit on something he'd rather not look at.]

You've your agency, I haven't taken that from you. Just-- [He folds his arms across his chest.] Be a little more appreciative, that's all.

[alsoagirl]

[ She briefly raises an eyebrow at his reaction, but she decides it's probably best not to comment on it. Who knows what he'll do if she says something wrong this time around. ]

I swear I'm tryin'. You know I got a thing with authority!

[ With a small whine, she thunks her head back against the wall. ] And you know I appreciate it. Vampire young as me havin' someone your age in their corner? It means a lot knowin' if there's somethin' I don't know or somethin' I need help with, you're there. I never had that back home. Why else you think I'm always doin' stupid shit?

[itchtokill]

So do I. [He smirks a little.]

You weren't taught. [And if he were completely honest, he knows he can't speak much on not teaching people he turned. He hardly did his best in that regard, either.] But you have me now. And even with our differences, though, I'll help you.

[alsoagirl]

Well...thanks. [ Jessica gives a small smile. ] Least we'll always be able to bond over not listenin' to people, I guess.

[ She pushes off the wall, giving him a playful shoulder bump as she walks back to the couch and sits. ] Just maybe calm it down with the whole "bein' violent to teach a lesson" thing? 'Cause otherwise you're totally gonna start remindin' me of my Maker in a lame way.

[itchtokill]

[He smirks and shakes his head, spinning on his heel and following her back to the couch, joining her on it this time.]

I'm not making promises, but I guess I can try.

[alsoagirl]

[ She rolls her eyes, but she's still smiling. ] How nice.

[ The smile doesn't last much longer, though. Jessica bites her lip, fiddling with the hem of her shirt. ]

Do you think I fucked up with that guy?

[itchtokill]

At least I'm not lying? [That counts, right?!

He shrugs a bit at the question.] I dunno. I've never seen your glamour in action, but it'll probably be fine. [As long as anyone who might opt to do some questioning doesn't get too creative. For now, he'll just hope for the best.]

As far as doing what you did? [another shrug.] You said he deserved it, yeah? So, what's there to be guilty about?

[alsoagirl]

[ She gives him a look at the "not lying" comment. How comforting.

Sighing, she crosses her arms over her chest. She hadn't really thought much would come of the situation, especially with being preoccupied with Claire. It was nagging at her now. ]

I got kinda cocky. I should've made sure he wouldn't say anything at all. If the situation'd been better...

[ Well, what can she do, really? She can only hope for the best, too. ]

...He totally deserved it, though. [ Unable to stop it, she lets out a laugh. ] I'm not feelin' much guilt, really. Never thought I wouldn't feel bad about hurtin' a human.

[ Hmph. He could fuck off with his stupid face and stupid Irish accent. If she ever saw him again, he'd regret it. ]

[itchtokill]

Can't do anything else about it now. [He spreads his hands a bit.] No sense dwelling. You'll know better for next time. [Because there will be one. The more she uses that glamour, the more she'll come to rely on it. Kol knows that first-hand.]

Good, you shouldn't.