[ Elijah's ability to flatter a woman simply exists because he's not a heathen like most of the men he's run into. He doesn't blatantly stare at a woman like Niklaus does. His brother acts more like a predator than a gentleman. His mother raised Elijah better. Acting like a dog around a woman would serve no purpose other than to make them uncomfortable around you. He treats most people with respect as long as they extend the same courtesy to him. Vampires are a little different. Sometimes the younger ones need to be talked down to and put in their place when they started to believe the world revolved around them. ]

But am I flattering you or am I simply speaking to like you should be spoken to? I find it troubling that you aren't that familiar with men actually paying you compliments. I would think that a woman as beautiful as you would have men falling all over themselves to simply get you to look their way.

[ Her smile is beautiful. He doesn't really get to do things like this that often. Before all his time was taken up with Niklaus and his silly quest to unbind his werewolf side. Then he daggered him. It's good to be on his feet and in company that is neither his brother or his scheming mother. Jo's beauty and her conversation are what he needs right now that much is for certain. ]

Well, then I'm happy to be one of the first ones to do so. It suits you, Joanna. [ His smile grows wider. ] I believe a little change can hurt nothing. But you'll tell me if you ever want me to call you Jo alright? [ Because making her uncomfortable is the last thing that Elijah wants to do. ]

Tell me. How long have you been in Wonderland?