[Whereas his joy is tainted by a future Cami has yet to endure, hers is pure, her smile bright and unrestrained upon hearing her dated full name. No one in Wonderland insists on calling her that the way Klaus always has; certainly no one has made her feel the happiness that pushes her forward now, the way Klaus does. She closes the distance between them with quick steps, containing herself enough to keep from throwing herself in her arms—but that doesn't mean she's sparing him the hug.
There are reasons to dread Klaus' renewed presence here, both for his sake and the sake of others. For now, however, Cami wants to savor the simple gladness she feels at seeing him, to have this moment untainted by the world they're in.]
It's really good to see you. [Words that might not make any sense to him, given how long he's been around, what he's been told. Is there some poor resident of Wonderland left confused in the wake of his compulsion, interrogated for what they might know? Possibly.
Probably, if she's being honest with herself.
Promising to figure out who later, Cami grants herself a moment more to just feel his presence in her arms, the certainty and strength he represents for her. For so many Klaus Mikaelson represents the worst brand of evil, cruelty beyond measure, and certainly he is capable of that. But for Cami, there is safety in his presence. There is trust.
There is a quickening of her heart, the faintest sound of her swallow as she turns towards those heavy details she hasn't wanted to think about, but that are still less dangerous than other thoughts.]
When did you get here? Has anyone told you about this place yet?
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There are reasons to dread Klaus' renewed presence here, both for his sake and the sake of others. For now, however, Cami wants to savor the simple gladness she feels at seeing him, to have this moment untainted by the world they're in.]
It's really good to see you. [Words that might not make any sense to him, given how long he's been around, what he's been told. Is there some poor resident of Wonderland left confused in the wake of his compulsion, interrogated for what they might know? Possibly.
Probably, if she's being honest with herself.
Promising to figure out who later, Cami grants herself a moment more to just feel his presence in her arms, the certainty and strength he represents for her. For so many Klaus Mikaelson represents the worst brand of evil, cruelty beyond measure, and certainly he is capable of that. But for Cami, there is safety in his presence. There is trust.
There is a quickening of her heart, the faintest sound of her swallow as she turns towards those heavy details she hasn't wanted to think about, but that are still less dangerous than other thoughts.]
When did you get here? Has anyone told you about this place yet?