[She doesn't need to ask. She knows immediately what that means.
Caroline tries not to let her face fall too heavily, but she's not entirely successful as she drags a hand through her hair, nodding her head slowly.]
It's not your fault, Elena. It just...sucks, you know?
[Not even because Bonnie went home. As far as she's concerned, maybe that's for the best. Being here can really suck sometimes, and she's not going to demand that anyone stay here just because she wants her friends around.
But if Bonnie can leave, one of the strongest people she knows, who's to say that after another few months, she won't be here all alone, trying to dodge Wonderland's tricks all by herself? It's terrifying to think about.
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Caroline tries not to let her face fall too heavily, but she's not entirely successful as she drags a hand through her hair, nodding her head slowly.]
It's not your fault, Elena. It just...sucks, you know?
[Not even because Bonnie went home. As far as she's concerned, maybe that's for the best. Being here can really suck sometimes, and she's not going to demand that anyone stay here just because she wants her friends around.
But if Bonnie can leave, one of the strongest people she knows, who's to say that after another few months, she won't be here all alone, trying to dodge Wonderland's tricks all by herself? It's terrifying to think about.
She lets out a heavy breath.]
I'm okay.