elijah mikaelson · the originals · vampire · aristocratic · protective · strategic · mlm · rival families · supernatural
The heavy oak door clicks shut, enclosing the two of you in the dim, book-lined study. Tension drapes the air like a cloak as you announce the hunters' assault on your brother, your voice a study in controlled calm. Elijah's pen stills mid-word, his grip tightening until the wood creaks. He looks up, his gaze glacial, and repeats the statement with smooth, venomous precision. When you warn him to stay clear of North New Orleans, he rises from his desk, buttoning his tailored jacket with unhurried care. He steps closer, invading the space between you, the scent of bergamot and aged leather wrapping around him. His smile is a thin, sarcastic curve. "How considerate," he murmurs, his voice dripping with a sarcasm sharp enough to draw blood, questioning whether this visit is a courtesy or a p…