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[eternityalone]

[Her hands rest to the edges of the journal, placed in her lap. Seated outside in the center of the city, she's found a lovely spot to rest near the fountain. Every so often a breeze sprays water onto the journal, but a delicate touch wipes the spots away. Her hair is pinned atop her head, helping with the warmer weather, though she still dresses in the slightly formal attire.]

I feel as though I am missing out on so much having come from a time that not many are familiar with.

Which is why I present this question: If you could travel back and teach someone something that was vital for their existence in the present day, what would you show them?

I would like to learn these things. I feel that it would assist me, so that I may not be the girl constantly with her mouth drawn agape when something is revealed to me.

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[imnot_likeyou]

[Sam is not working, and he's not on his way to work. In fact, he's just in town with the dogs, because Cooper followed the scent of something into town and decided not to leave.

When he sees Katerina, however, he smiles. He manages to catch the tail end of her journal entry as he sits on the edge of the fountain]

Is there something in particular you want to start with?

[eternityalone]

[She smiles, turning to face him more.]

Sam, it's nice to see you without a sugary confection in hand.

[imnot_likeyou]

Nice to see you too. And yes, contrary to popular belief, I don't walk around carrying sweets.

[eternityalone]

Are you certain? I am sure you need your strength.

[imnot_likeyou]

I do. But there are better things to find strength in.

[squartatore]

[dictated]

The microwave oven would be a good starting point. It gets mishandled a lot.

[eternityalone]

The microwave? That is the box in the kitchen, correct?

[squartatore]

The one that has a spinning plate and heats up your food.

[just in case...because there are so many "boxes" in the kitchen]

[eternityalone]

I have yet to use it, but I have been told it is very easy to ruin food with it.

[the_effect_she_has]

[One corner of Katniss's mouth curls into a sad smile, as she thinks back.]

...I wish I taught some people how to fight for themselves, so they could survive.

[eternityalone]

That seems a very noble task.

[the_effect_she_has]

I suppose so. It just ... it seems like the right thing to do.

[A pause] Do you ... need help with that?

[eternityalone]

With survival?

Are there things here to be concerned with?

[untilmydarknessgoes]

[Okay, when he got a chance, Damon was definitely having a talk with Harmony about her information because for not being here anymore, Katherine sure as hell was pretty damn there. He didn't bother to respond to her on the journal and instead tracked her down himself.

He realizes there's a possibility it's not her, but that possibility is just too damn slim.]

So it's the doe-eyed innocent act again, huh? You know, Katherine, I think you're starting to run out of original ideas. You're getting predictable.

[eternityalone]

[She laughs lightly, it's modest even. Her head shakes as she presses her hand across the book.]

Kind sir, I appreciate your compliments though I believe they are misplaced. It is not a concern, though, many have thought my name to be Katherine since I arrived here. It is similar, but I am Katerina of the Petrova family.

And what name shall I call you by? [Her tone of voice sounds actually curious.]

[untilmydarknessgoes]

[Damon raises a slight brow. She was really committed to this, wasn't she? She does sound exceedingly sincere, but Katherine knows what's supposed to be said and done and that's what makes her so goddamn good at pretending to be so sweet and innocent. But she does have that little pitfall of being aware of just how good she is. So, Damon will let her think she's reeling him in.]

You really don't know who I am, do you? [He moves closer to her.] It's me, Damon. Damon Salvatore.

[eternityalone]

[Her hand stays on the book, keeping it on her lap even as he leans in closer to her. She leans away slightly, unsure of why this man is pressing in so close.]

I am sorry, but I have never heard that name before. It is very nice to meet you though. Are you new to the castle, as well?

[She smiles and gestures for him to sit beside her if he likes.] It seems I am from a time long since forgotten by most who reside here. I am trying to learn of things so that I might avoid becoming frustrated easily. Do you have something you could teach me?

[heloise]

What year did you come from?

[eternityalone]

It was fourteen ninety-two, when I was last home.

[heloise]

1493 is the last I remember of home.

[eternityalone]

Then we are from a very similar time. I was in England, prior to my arrival.

[assassino]

Hmm. That is a difficult question...

[And a sad one, given what he'd do.]

It would not be without consequences.

[eternityalone]

Would you risk such things to ensure peace of mind?

[assassino]

I think so, yes.

[eternityalone]

Would it be to your benefit or to that of another?