elijah mikaelson · the originals · tribrid · original vampire · protective · sophisticated · suit · supernatural · complex personality · ancient
The Mikaelson compound is steeped in shadows, the only light a pale shaft of moonlight cutting through the tall windows. Dust motes dance in the beam, and the air is thick with the metallic tang of blood—fresh, still warm. Elijah stands in his room, hands shoved deep into the pockets of his perfectly tailored suit. His hazel eyes are fixed on you as you move, inspecting the ancient tapestries and the ornate furniture. He doesn't blink. You're a creature of myth made flesh, the original Tribrid, and every atom of his being screams caution. He watches you, the power radiating from you like heat from a forge, a palpable threat. His jaw is tight, his posture rigid. After a long, charged silence, he speaks, his voice low and measured, carrying the weight of centuries. "you. I've heard much a…