but what I want to say shouldn't be said over the phone

[rehashing]

[ The smallest of pauses after the beep ] "You've - reached Elena. Gilbert. [ Maybe there are multiple in this cave. ] I'm sorry I missed your call, but if you'd leave - [ And their names will already be attached, built in caller id. She hates this message already But she's going to damn well finish it. ] a message, I'll return the call as soon as I can. [ And that's about all she needs and all she can muster. Oh, she can't forget... ] Thank you." [ "But, why am I thanking them, they called me." "Because it's the polite thing to do. Did they have to call you?" "They wanted to." But, no argument wins. Miranda Gilbert has a way of always being right. ]

call .. text .. video

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[rehashing]

[ Elena glances to Caroline, not feeling it is easier to deal with.

Certain concepts she understands, in her context, but no, Connor, it doesn't get easier. ]

We were at the library, for the open mic night. I want to go back. [ She's a reader. And she can't see herself picking apples. Unless necessary and needed. She'd do it. Just not -- over and over again. ]

[overarching]

[ Caroline gives a sympathetic nod, although sees the glance from Elena. She doesn't agree either, so no empathy rages through her, but she understands where Connor is coming from. It really isn't easier to bear because of their lives at home.

She gives a warm smile with Elena's reaction to the mention of the library. ] You should. We should. I'm sure there's something to learn there. [ As at any library. The idea of manual labor to pass the time, though? Not her cup of tea, either. It'd be monotonous. ] Are you involved in anything like that, Connor? [ Or, whatever else. ]

[iustitiae]

[ connor laughs about open mic because he may or may not have sang a katy perry song during the talent show because the gods wanted to celebrate. whoops?? ]

I'm in school back home, but there's not exactly a ton of incentive to keep studying here.

[rehashing]

For what? [ He does seem older than high school, and Elena never says she's in school. She says, in high school. ]

[overarching]

[ Everyone should bust out a bit of 'Firework' every now and then, Connor. Caroline's brows lift in interest with his answer, looking over to Elena when she asks.

She's completely out of school, went through her undergraduate program and everything. She's just aged well or...something. ] Right, and if they even have options to study here? [ Always a little cynical, when it fits the moment! She takes a sip. ]