1st ғʟɪʀᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ☽O☾ [video]

[malefice]

[ When the video feed comes to life, Isaac is lounging on a rather plush chair looking far more smug than he ever has in his life. He's got a cup of tea balancing on one of the arm rests and next to it a plate of biscuits - quite the sweet tooth at the moment apparently. Two things stick out like a sore thumb - the amount of stubble on the usually babyfaced teenager and the white gauze pad above his eyebrow. Of course when "Isaac" opens his mouth it becomes apparent quickly that either A) Isaac has developed a European accent or B) this isn't Isaac. ]

I'll say, one moment I was smack dab in The French Quarter and then I found myself here and I haven't a bloody clue how it happened.

[ He purses his lips a bit indignantly before speaking again. ]

And while I have to assume the company here is far superior to the company I was forced to keep there - I'm not a big fan of this unbreakable boundary spell. I'd like to meet the witch that cast it.

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[hybrida]

[ It's a rare occasion that Klaus isn't being ridiculous. The overly familiar use of his name, usually only allowed by family (and that one witch who betrayed him), has him frowning. ]

On the subject of names, if you insist on not giving yours then I'll insist that you not be so familiar. [ It's a petty thing to get irritated about, but that's not a new thing for this hybrid. ] Why the resistance? Trying to play games, are we?

[malefice]

[ Kol narrows his eyes, not backing down. ] I'll be calling you what I like, and if that's Nik, you'll just have to deal with it, won't you?

[ Does he sound salty? Well, siblings telling him off has him a bit annoyed.

Klaus may be petty, but that definitely runs in the family. ]

There's always time for games; I know how you hate to not be in control, Nik.

[hybrida]

[ Salty and for no reason that Klaus can discern, which only serves it anger him further. ]

You're walking a dangerously thin line, mate. [ For all the he's been told and warned and harped on about not causing anyone unneeded injury, he feels like this one could be the exception to this rule. ] Since you are aware of who I am, and thus my reputation, I have to wonder if you have some sort of death wish.

[ A death wish much like Finn had, may he be boring in Hell. ]

[malefice]

[ Smirk! ]

Are you threatening me? Who knew a simple nickname could get you so rattled, Niklaus. This is the part where I'm supposed to be scared, is it not? How does it feel not being in control? Personally I think it's rubbish when I'm robbed of even the simplest of things. If calling you Nik gets you so worked up I wonder what taking your life from you would do.

[ #SALTYASFUCK ]

Huff and puff all you like, you don't scare me.

[hybrida]

[ If there was a way to reach through a screen and snap a neck, he would have already done so.

It's difficult to keep the anger in check. There are plenty he's come across who see the need to insult him, show they aren't afraid of him. Usually, they're easy to ignore, but this one has managed to get under his skin for reasons unknown. ]

Big talk for a boy behind a screen. [ The mention of taking his life does bring a bit of smugness back into his voice. ] You are more than welcome to try and kill me, mate. However, when you fail, I'm well within my right to relieve you of your spine.

[malefice]

[ Pity, isn't it? Kol will just live on another day. ]

I know you've got a squishy brain in that head somewhere - I already said I don't want to kill you.

[ Being called a "boy" puts a sour taste in his mouth and just as sour of a look on his face. It reminds him of someone. ]

Lovely, here I was thinking this place couldn't get any worse - now I see you've become more like Mikael than I thought.

[ He totally ignores the spine talk for a father jab, ah yes, as you do, casual like. ]

[hybrida]

[ The name Mikael is enough to have Klaus dropping the smugness, his mouth pulling into a tight line. The mention of the man always gives him that momentary pause, the need to look over his shoulder as he had for so many centuries. ]

And what would you know of Mikael? [ His question is sharp, and he doesn't wait for an answer before he continues. ] I would watch your step, unless you're looking to have an encounter of some sort with him. I'm sure it wouldn't be pleasant for you.

[ There's been no sign of Mikael since Elijah and Rebekah had been taken, but that doesn't mean he isn't skulking about, waiting. ]

[malefice]

I know that you're not a big fan, I also know that he's been brought back to life, well, unlife. Whichever.

[ Oooh, now it's Kol's turn to be smug, a crooked grin forming on his lips. ]

I'm not the one that's got to watch my step, I'd say that's... you.

[ Kol tilts a shoulder up in a lazy shrug. ] He doesn't often drain my kind, he's on that weird vampire diet, isn't he?

[ The witch pauses to eye Klaus. ]

I hope for your sake he isn't here.

[hybrida]

[ Yes, a weird vampire diet that involved Mikael draining Rebekah of her own blood while he was here.

Not memories he'd like to revisit.

And his mood is dark enough to have him over this conversation. Strangers being overly familiar with him like this have had their share of injuries by his hand. ]

A little late for that. He's taken to looming in the shadows of the halls here in the mansion. [ His smile is sarcastic and thin. ] As for you, I'll be keeping a watch.

[ After that cryptic statement, he ends the call. Then promptly crushes it in his hand, as angry hybrids do. ]