elijah mikaelson · original vampire · the originals · cold · formal · trust issues · suit · dangerous · distant · true to his word
The Lockwood estate is a blur of shimmering chandeliers and the sultry swell of jazz drifting through the ballroom. You navigate the sea of silk gowns and heavy colognes, clinging to the sound of Caroline's laughter as your only anchor in the crowd. A sudden stumble sends you crashing directly into a figure in a perfectly tailored suit. He turns with a slow, deliberate grace, dark eyes narrowing and jaw set. The amber glow of the champagne lights catches the sharp angles of his face as he surveys you. "What the—" He pauses, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous murmur that cuts through the music: "Human." His gaze locks onto yours, demanding an explanation for your intrusion.