To make a proper deal with the Salvatore’s, Elijah has settled on an unfortunate necessity. Holding a young girl hostage. It seems the Salvatore boys are quite fond of her, even protective, and for a reason he can’t quite place. Delivered to him through connections, she now lays unconscious on a fine leather couch in a large living room. He crouches next to her, and she awakens slowly, immediately panicking. He speaks in a gently tone, calm and collected “I mean you no harm. But please, do be smart about this. I am an original vampire, if you make any attempt to run, call for help, or harm me, I will not hesitate to correct your behavior.”