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Diary Entry 01 [video]

[John is standing near his new "house", fiddling with his bracelet. He's taken everything he's heard and let it sink in before finally seeing what this bracelet can do. He's familiar enough with smartphones and webcams that he gets the hang of it fairly quickly.

His eyes glance over his shoulder to Loki house, then back to the camera. He gives his audience a charming smile]

Can someone please explain to me why Loki's colors have to be orange? I know we serve under the god of mischief, but do we have to look so tacky doing it?

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[He's never going to be able to replace her real father, the one that raised her, but at least he kind of feels like family again, so she can call him her uncle without using it like it's an insult.

In truth, she doesn't really always know what to call him anymore. Just John doesn't feel right either, not for someone who died for you.

Funny, though, how they're both prepared to lie to save the other's feelings.

His answer tells her...almost nothing, which has her giving him what appears to be an expectant and incredulous look.]

You know, that's not very specific.

[yeah he gets that incredulous look all the time. This is familiar territory. His smile is easy, his expression one of polite confusion]

Sorry, if I knew I was going to be quizzed on my memory I would've been taking notes.

[She'll just go for a different approach then. No matter what, she's ahead of him, that much she does know. If he knows that, then maybe he'll be more straightforward with her.

Or maybe he really doesn't know she knows anything.]

Well, I ask because time can work a little strangely here. For example, when I got here, it was Fall in Mystic Falls, and I had just started my senior year of high school.

[oh, that... does change things. He frowns at her image]

Is there a way we can talk more privately? I don't really like the idea of all these strangers listening in.

[Well, that said a whole lot more than the rest of their conversation. Her stomach sinks, but she nods in understanding.]

Sure, just give me a second. I can make it private.

[And then she's messing with the device for a moment before she nods.]

You should know that Stefan and Damon are here too, if they haven't talked to you already.

[it takes him a moment to figure out how to do the same on his end]

I already had the pleasure of hearing from Stefan. The Salvatores aren't my favorites, but they're good about looking after you. I can't hate them for that.

[a pause. Might as well get this conversation started]

Did you read my letter?

[Another nods. That's not surprising, since Stefan's last memory of John is not the same as hers. She can only imagine how that conversation is going/went.]

Damon...isn't going to know who you are until we tell him. [When, not if. She's not going to be able to keep it a secret.] Like I said, time is weird here.

[Her lips press together, her heart clenches.]

Jeremy gave it to me. [On what might have been the worst day of her life. She can only think of a couple others that could even compare.] I read it.

That's going to be a pain in the ass. Can you tell him to not kill me on sight? I don't have my ring here.

[of course John could probably make it easier on himself by not provoking Damon, but we all know that's not going to happen.

On hearing she read the letter, he nods and manages a smile]

I meant what I said. Whatever happened after the spell took effect, I still love you.

At least he really doesn't have a reason to? As long as you don't give him one, anyway. [Yeah, she's not seeing that happening.] For what it's worth, he's not any stronger than you here. Just beware of flying books.

[He's essentially human, except for the blood thing. And the telepathy.]

I...I know. [She tries to conjure up a smile too.] But I was still human when I woke up.

[so it's true that people lose their supernatural powers. That's interesting, and very helpful. The playing field will never be even, but at least the more average people have a fighting chance.

When Elena says she was human, John's eyes widen. He can't completely mask the relief he feels hearing those words]

That's good. But what do you mean, "was"? Did you still change into a vampire later? It's... [this is hard for him to say] it's all right if you did. Just tell me.

[They even have their own powers, though Elena rarely uses hers unless it's absolutely necessary.]

No, no, I still am. That hasn't changed. It's just...

[It's something she rarely talks about around here. Stefan and Damon don't even know.]

I was in another car accident. It's the last thing I remember before I woke up here. I don't know what's going to happen if I ever go back home.

[She doesn't think she'll survive, given the circumstances, but she doesn't want to elaborate on them.]

[John's expression grows stony. He doesn't like the thought of Elena dying so young]

Did you have a good senior year, at least?

[Yeah, that was kind of the reaction she was expecting.]

I made the best of it that I could.

[She did the things seniors were supposed to do, on top of all the supernatural awful. But no, it wasn't the senior year she'd wanted, and she hadn't even gotten to the winter. It had been more about holding her and Jeremy and her friends together and trying to keep them alive.]

Look I'm...in the Loki Welcome Hall right now. Did you want to, I don't know, meet up? Talk in person?

Yes, I would like that. I'll be seeing you in person soon, Elena.

[he gives her an awkward sort of smile before cutting off his video]

[Unluckily for Elena, as she tried to leave, a certain Salvatore brother had been waiting for her. So when she heads down into the foyer, she has another person in tow, one that John is very likely not going to be happy to see.

If it helps, she looks a little pissed, having tried to convince him that she wasn't going anywhere important, which was clearly a lie given that he'd overheard the very tail end of their conversations.

Sorry John, she tried.]

[ It's time like these when he more than misses having that keen sense of hearing. Damon's a little confused about who Elena was having that video call with, but it's clearly someone from home. Why else would she mention that bit about the car accident. ]

Who are we meeting? [ Damon lets out a slight pout, not too happy about welcoming another person from Mystic Falls; Stefan's here -- that's enough for now. He takes one quick look around the hall, not seeing a familiar face except from some skinny blond nobody. ]

I'm guessing it's not your annoying brother.

Edited (tiny edit!) 2014-03-22 16:14 (UTC)

[oh, it's always a joy seeing the older Salvatore brother. Not really, but John knows how to behave. Though he probably won't since Damon conveniently doesn't know anything about him. When he sees the former vampire, John gives him a smile]

No, just her estranged uncle. My name's John.

We're not meeting anyone. I am and you're annoyingly following me around.

[Pout all you want, Damon, she almost got away with not dealing with this little meeting and getting to do it on her own. She sighs as she gives John a sympathetic and awkward smile.]

Sorry. [He'd get it, at least.] John, Damon. Damon, John.

Edited 2014-03-24 20:20 (UTC)

Estranged uncle? [ He narrows his eyes at John for a good few seconds. ] Looks like they'll take just about anyone. Tell me we're not going to be uncle-sitting. [ He takes a step toward the man. ] You a Gilbert?

[John takes this with confidence and ease, offering his hand to Damon]

I am. A Founding family, just like you, Damon.

We have a complicated relationship.

[To Damon. Also that's a huge understatement.]

But he's family.

Ooh. A complicated relationship. Just like the one we've got going. [ He folds his arms across his chest and gives Elena a cheeky grin before returning his attention to the newcomer. ]

Welcome to Asgard, Uncle John. [ Definitely wondering about what the guy knows about, well -- everything ever, but he'll wait to ask Elena about it later. ]

Thank you, Damon. This isn't really where I expected to end up, but I can't really complain. Not when I have such familiar faces greeting me.

[Wow, she's going to totally ignore that comment, Damon. Because it's totally true. But shut up.]

You might change your mind about that the next time we get bombarded with fire giants.

[This place wasn't exactly...fun sometimes.]

[ Damon makes a face at the mention of fire giants. ] Let's not forget the frost giants and that time you went and got yourself killed in the fiery pits of almost hell. [ He shakes his head at John. ] It's a good thing you're here now to help keep an eye on your niece. Three pairs of eyes are better than two. [ And with Stefan getting a job, he won't be around all that much. ]

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