( ugh. just as he expected. damon gives stefan a withering look, clearly not approving of his decision to just stick around like this. he doesn't want to admit that maybe, just maybe, he's somewhat glad that his brother's here because things have been shitty as hell lately. )

Yeah. Well. ( he'll take a few steps back as he spreads his arms out like whatever, bro. ) Just do me a favor and not get yourself killed. We both know that sort of thing is reserved only for me.

( supposing stefan's still here tomorrow or the day after that. damon's not about to get his hopes up. so he'll just be leaving. enough already. he's done with this little family reunion. over and out. )