Jeno Seo

-125 - Warlock - Bisexual - Registered Nurse working for Mason Han - Cousin of Jin - Controls Shadows and Darkness

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Jeno laced their fingers together, thumb rubbing over his initials on the top of the necromancer’s hand. “You’re different, jagi. I don’t think you’re cursed.” He says kissing the top of his hand before chuckling “Vinny is great just a little broody.” He says before humming with a nod. “Fate sure knew what she was doing when she lead us to each other, didn’t she?” He smiles “And I promise to bring you back to me from the darkness. I promise.”

Jeno traced his initials on the top of Caleb’s hand again as he tried to calm himself from whatever memory he found himself trapped in just then, sending as much calm as he could through their bond. “I believe in you, Caleb, I believe you will be able to bring him back.” He says softly, resting his forehead against the other man’s “I promise I will be here to anchor you, to give you strength and bring you back to me. I promise. Do you trust me?”

Caleb stared at Jeno for a long moment before his eyes lit up and he smiled. “Hey…” He reached over with his free hand and traced the birthmark next to other man’s eye. “I see it now…why do you hide it?” Jeno’s touch did wonders to calm his racing heart. “She really did. I’ll have to stop cursing her.” He mused, wrinkling his nose at his joke. “Hey…I can be broody.” He announced, wiggling his eye brows at Jeno. “I just choose not to be. There’s enough of that in the world.”

“With you as my anchor….” He repeated. Taking a breath he sighed, offering his soulmate a smile. “I trust you with my life.” He told him, turning his hand over so he could slide his fingers between Jeno’s. “That kind of the point I guess.” He mused. “Of having a soulmate.”

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Jeno raised an eyebrow when Caleb spoke before closing his eyes as his soulmate touched his birthmark. He didn't realize he had let his glamour fall but he supposed it was a subconscious thing since he felt comfortable around the necromancer. "I..." He flushed "I was teased about it alot when I was younger. Told that it was an imperfection and made me look ugly. In Korea imperfections are frowned upon. I guess I started to believe it so when Jin taught me how to use my glamour ability, I started covering it up. I guess I just figured that as long as I kept it hidden no one would realize that I'm....strange." he shrugged "I guess I just never found anyone who appreciated it." He says with a small smile, opening his eyes to look at his soulmate. He chuckles. "She may have doomed you to a horrible family and past but maybe you had to endure what you did to bring you here to me." He says before giggling "I'm sure you can be. I'm glad you choose not to be though. I kind of like this side of you."

"And I trust you with mine." Jeno says with a small smile, giving the other man's hand a squeeze. "Exactly. Soulmates ground each other, support each other." He says softly as he traces his thumb over the top of his hand.

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Jeno smiles and nods, nose brushing against his soulmate’s and eyes closing for a moment before opening again at his decree. Jeno reached up and placed his hand over Caleb’s on his chest. “You already make me so happy, Caleb. I never thought I would find you.” He confesses “I always heard of soulmates, my parents were soulmates, but I never really thought there was someone out there for me. I dreamt that I would one day but Jin has always told me I’m a hopeless romantic. Then a century passed and I was still alone. I only had Jin and the Mikaelson family, their inner circle, and I kind of gave up hope. Something felt different though when we moved here, right, like I was meant to be here but I couldn’t figure out why. Thank you for finding me.” He says softly, before nodding with a fond smile. “They all are. They have their moments, everyone does, but they are all genuinely good people.” He says before laughing “You sound like Vinny. He always wants to bite somebody but I think you’ll like them.” He says before sighing “It’s funny. My power is literally controlling darkness and yet I haven’t met the evil side of the darkness yet. Jin says it’s because I’m pure at heart and use the darkness for good instead of evil.” He shrugs.

Jeno felt when Caleb’s mind wandered, feeling the darkness simmering beneath the surface, the coldness, and oddly enough it didn’t frighten him. It only made him want to take away Caleb’s pain. He sent a wave of acceptance through their newly formed bond, accepting Caleb for all that he is. Accepting Caleb’s darkness and past and sending him a dose of strength and resilience. When Caleb came back to him, Jeno gave him a small smile. “There you are. I won’t ask you where you went just now because I know you’ve been through some things. We have time though, eternity.” He says kissing his cheek before smiling “I think I’m going to like it too ” he says honestly before reaching up to cup his cheek, brown eyes staring into the soul of the other as he speaks “I promise. I promise I’ll stay out of harms way, stay with you. I want you to promise me you won’t leave me. You’ll come back to me. I can’t and won’t lose you either.” He says as he strokes his cheek gently.

Caleb wrapped his fingers around Jeno’s where they rested on his chest. He knew now that this person was going to be his everything. And he was excited to see just what all that entailed. “I always thought soulmates were more a myth then a reality. My parents weren’t soulmates. But they really loved each other. You know….I can’t think of anyone in my family ever having found even a platonic soulmate. I guess we are cursed.” He joked, nudging Jeno playfully. “I love that about you.” He admitted, leaning in to steal a kiss. “I think I like this Vinny character. I feel him on a cosmic level.” He sobered up. “Darkness? Really? Funny…our two powers need each other to exist. If the darkness ever does come for you…I’ll be here to lead you back to the light. Deal?”

Caleb choked. Gripping Jeno’s hand like a lifeline. He didn’t want to go back to that place. Not now, Not ever. He offered him a small smile. He wondered if Eric really knew what he was asking of him. What it was going to take for him to be able to bring him back. But he had to do it. He didn’t have any choice. Especially now. When the stakes were so high. “I want to tell you…I want you to know everything there is to know about me. Just as I want to know everything about you. But you’re right. We have time. Time that Eric might not have. I have to be able to do this. I just have to.” Caleb covered Jeno’s hand with his own on his cheek. The warmth of his skin enveloping him like a blanket. “I’ll never leave you.” He promised. “Not of my own free will. But Jeno…you need to know how necromancy works. I’ll have to make a pact with the devil to release Eric. I…haven’t done that in a long time. I might not be able to find my way back. if that makes sense. “

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Jeno laced their fingers together, thumb rubbing over his initials on the top of the necromancer's hand. "You're different, jagi. I don't think you're cursed." He says kissing the top of his hand before chuckling "Vinny is great just a little broody." He says before humming with a nod. "Fate sure knew what she was doing when she lead us to each other, didn't she?" He smiles "And I promise to bring you back to me from the darkness. I promise."

Jeno traced his initials on the top of Caleb's hand again as he tried to calm himself from whatever memory he found himself trapped in just then, sending as much calm as he could through their bond. "I believe in you, Caleb, I believe you will be able to bring him back." He says softly, resting his forehead against the other man's "I promise I will be here to anchor you, to give you strength and bring you back to me. I promise. Do you trust me?"

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Jeno hums. “Maybe for a while but with darkness comes more loss and problems than it’s worth. Honestly, I’m glad you didn’t take him up on his offer. We may have only just met but I can feel you aren’t like that, you aren’t evil. I’m glad, actually.” The warlock says before giving the necromancer a smile. “I know you would but you don’t have to worry. Kol is a good man, he’s never turned his anger toward me or family.” He says “You’re family now, as my soulmate.” He adds with a peck to Caleb’s lips before nodding “Yes, Bonnie. I think they spared her because she was the least corrupted by power. Though she had her dark period, I think all warlocks do at some point or another. I learned a long time ago Expression is some heavy shit and unless you’re strong willed that shit will mess with your mind.”

Jeno blushed at the compliment and smiled, fighting the urge to cover his face as he usually did when he was flustered since his soulmate said he wanted to see him. “I think I can too. You’re amazing Caleb, even if you don’t think you are.” He says before nodding “I hope so too but sadly things always get worse before they get better. I have faith in you though and I’ll be there every step of the way to help you. To give you strength so you can bring him back, to bring you back to me. I refuse to lose you to the darkness after I just met you.” He pecks his lips once more “One way or another this will end and they will be safe from that psycho and yes some people will get hurt but we have to be strong for them. We have to keep our heads. Can you do that for me?”

Caleb tilted his head. “You’re glad hmmm?” He leaned in a little closer, bumping his nose against Jeno’s. “Your happiness is now my ultimate goal.” He admitted with a smile. “I’ll do anything and everything to see that smile. It will be the light in the darkness of my soul.” He placed a hand over his heart, hoping Jeno understood just how serious he was. “If you say he’s a good man, I’ll trust you.” Caleb said, leaning to the side and pecking his lips. “It’s been a while since I had family I didn’t want to kill.” He said with a laugh. “Oh…I’ve met my darkness face to face. You don’t have to worry about me.”

“I’d say you’re the amazing one.” He leaned against Jeno, wanting the contact more then air. He went silent for a moment, mind going a million miles away to another time and another place. A dead woman. And him. He shuddered at the memory before finding himself back next to Jeno and the coldness seeping into his veins warmed again. “You know…I think I’m going to like having a soulmate.” He pressed his lips together. “You’ll be here right? Away from it all? That’s where I want you to be. Safe. Can you promise me no matter what you’ll stay out of harms way? I can’t….I won’t lose you now.”

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Jeno smiles and nods, nose brushing against his soulmate's and eyes closing for a moment before opening again at his decree. Jeno reached up and placed his hand over Caleb's on his chest. "You already make me so happy, Caleb. I never thought I would find you." He confesses "I always heard of soulmates, my parents were soulmates, but I never really thought there was someone out there for me. I dreamt that I would one day but Jin has always told me I'm a hopeless romantic. Then a century passed and I was still alone. I only had Jin and the Mikaelson family, their inner circle, and I kind of gave up hope. Something felt different though when we moved here, right, like I was meant to be here but I couldn't figure out why. Thank you for finding me." He says softly, before nodding with a fond smile. "They all are. They have their moments, everyone does, but they are all genuinely good people." He says before laughing "You sound like Vinny. He always wants to bite somebody but I think you'll like them." He says before sighing "It's funny. My power is literally controlling darkness and yet I haven't met the evil side of the darkness yet. Jin says it's because I'm pure at heart and use the darkness for good instead of evil." He shrugs.

Jeno felt when Caleb's mind wandered, feeling the darkness simmering beneath the surface, the coldness, and oddly enough it didn't frighten him. It only made him want to take away Caleb's pain. He sent a wave of acceptance through their newly formed bond, accepting Caleb for all that he is. Accepting Caleb's darkness and past and sending him a dose of strength and resilience. When Caleb came back to him, Jeno gave him a small smile. "There you are. I won't ask you where you went just now because I know you've been through some things. We have time though, eternity." He says kissing his cheek before smiling "I think I'm going to like it too " he says honestly before reaching up to cup his cheek, brown eyes staring into the soul of the other as he speaks "I promise. I promise I'll stay out of harms way, stay with you. I want you to promise me you won't leave me. You'll come back to me. I can't and won't lose you either." He says as he strokes his cheek gently.

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Jeno shook his head. “His actions are his own, Caleb, don’t put that on yourself. You’re not like him from what I’ve seen. I seriously doubt you’d run in the same circle as Eric and Magnus if you were.” He says honestly “I’ve heard of Rhys, Kol has mentioned him before. They’ve had a few run ins in the past.” He replies with a sigh “Though Kol tends to borrow trouble more than stay out of it. He’s gotten a little better since he settled down with Dimitri though, he’s still a wild card though. People fear Klaus being the Original Hybrid but even Klaus is a kitten compared to Kol when he gets on one of his streaks.” He shivers slightly “Mammon? I can see how that will be an issue since only Asmodeus or Lucifer is more powerful. I’ll be honest, I have no clue who my demon father is. I think my mom knew but she didn’t get the chance to tell me before she died.” He frowns before reaching over to squeeze his hand “I promise, I’ll be careful. I have too much to lose now.” He says softly before laughing “Stefan also hasn’t been on the business end of a Mikaelson. I’ve seen them terrify some pretty powerful people in the past. You’ve heard of the Bennett line haven’t you? They’ve pretty much gone into hiding now because they crossed them. I think there’s only one left. I’m not saying they are omnipotent but they are more dangerous than people realize. They haven’t survived over a thousand years being soft.”

Jeno hummed softly when Caleb bumped his nose against his. “You don’t have to thank me, it’s true.” He says softly. The warlock smiles against his soulmate’s shoulder when he kissed his head before laughing at his teasing. “This pretty much guarantees you’re the only necromancer I’ll ever kiss for eternity.” He says showing the palm of his hand before kissing his initials on the back of Caleb’s hand “Don’t go kissing other cute boys either.” He smiles.

“I know. It’s hard though…sometimes.” He admitted. “Life would have been much easier if I just chose to embrace the darkness. Least that’s what he’s always promised.” Caleb smiled a little sadly. He nodded. “I’ve heard that about Kol. Him and his baseball bat. I sure hope he never turns any of that anger towards you. Because then I might have to hurt him. And I’d rather not piss off the family.” When Jeno said now, Caleb couldn’t help but feel touched by being included in that. Or at least he hoped he was included in that. “Yeah…I guess we both aren’t just living for ourselves anymore.” He thought about it. “Bonnie Bennett was one of them right? The one left behind?”

Caleb’s eyes softened at the kiss to his hand. “I think I can really get used to this. Having a soulmate I mean. Especially one as awesome as you are.” He said softly, brining their hands up to his own lips to kiss Jeno’s. “The only problem is stakes are so much higher now. Like….I can’t imagine how Eric must be feeling right now. And Danny. Their soulmate is in danger and Eric is going to…” He shivered at the thought. “I just really hope this doesn’t go sideways. You know?”

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Jeno hums. "Maybe for a while but with darkness comes more loss and problems than it's worth. Honestly, I'm glad you didn't take him up on his offer. We may have only just met but I can feel you aren't like that, you aren't evil. I'm glad, actually." The warlock says before giving the necromancer a smile. "I know you would but you don't have to worry. Kol is a good man, he's never turned his anger toward me or family." He says "You're family now, as my soulmate." He adds with a peck to Caleb's lips before nodding "Yes, Bonnie. I think they spared her because she was the least corrupted by power. Though she had her dark period, I think all warlocks do at some point or another. I learned a long time ago Expression is some heavy shit and unless you're strong willed that shit will mess with your mind."

Jeno blushed at the compliment and smiled, fighting the urge to cover his face as he usually did when he was flustered since his soulmate said he wanted to see him. "I think I can too. You're amazing Caleb, even if you don't think you are." He says before nodding "I hope so too but sadly things always get worse before they get better. I have faith in you though and I'll be there every step of the way to help you. To give you strength so you can bring him back, to bring you back to me. I refuse to lose you to the darkness after I just met you." He pecks his lips once more "One way or another this will end and they will be safe from that psycho and yes some people will get hurt but we have to be strong for them. We have to keep our heads. Can you do that for me?"

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Jeno hums with a nod. “I have. He tried to recruit my cousin years ago for his healing abilities before he was turned, tried again with me when he found out Jin trained me but like him I turned him down. Then he set his sights on Eric since he’s one of Magnus’s best proteges after Everett had turned him down years ago. Eric continuously turned him down and that’s why he sent Corey to send a message. Atti was at the wrong place at the wrong time, Eric involved us and the Mikaelsons in case things went south with the Italians after what he did in retaliation.” He says before nodding “I’ve heard rumors he killed her but who really knows but Marcus and who is actually stupid enough to go ask? Part of me hopes Chance overpowers him one day. He’s been pretty quiet since the Corey incident though. I think he underestimated Eric, alot of people do since he isn’t the type to borrow trouble.” He shrugs before humming “Yeah I don’t see why they love him so much either. He’s a creep.” He says before nodding “They’ve been together a little over a year. Kol knows but he pretends he doesn’t, he was actually the one who technically got them together. He paid Thomas to loosen up his brother and things happened from there. Wouldn’t be surprised if Stefan knew but I think Stefan is scared of Elijah to be honest.” He laughs “Elijah may be the honorable one but he will kill someone quick if they cross him.”

Jeno traced gently over the scar from where his father bit him, leaning down to place a gentle kiss over the scar. “You had to do what you had to do to survive, Caleb, and no one faults you for that. I’m definitely not one to judge.” He says and allows Caleb to pull him closer when they kissed. He felt warmth spread throughout his body as they kissed and all too soon they pulled back. Jeno giggled at Caleb’s joke, head falling onto his shoulder as he does before he looked up at him again and pecked his lips. “As long as it’s you, I welcome kisses from death.” He replies.

Caleb listened, a fierce little jolt of protectiveness hitting him when he found out his uncle had been around Jeno. “Yeah…that’s uh…that’s my fault. He came to London looking for me. I told him to kick rocks but I guess he decided to stick around for a while. I feel bad for Atti. Cory was a psycho. But lord help us if Rhys shows up. He’s Marcus’s pet. Absolutely no remorse for nothing. He has a handful of them. Minions. He promises them power beyond their wildest imagination. And he gives it too. You know how necromancy works right? You have to make a pact with a demon. Well…his demon is Mammon the sin of greed. His power can only be rivaled by Magnus Bane. But rumor has it Magnus wont form a pact with his father thus keeping him from that power. Not that I blame him. Demons are heavy business.” He nodded. “Chance has the makings of being great. But he fears his power. He fears he’ll become evil like his father. I feel for the kid.” He shivered at the idea his uncle was waiting around to make his move. “Promise me you’ll be careful okay?” He shook his head. “Stefan is cunning and powerful…he’s not scared of anyone. Maybe Marcus but…even then.”

The kiss made him shiver. For the first time the hollow ache finally subsiding if only momentarily. Caleb leaned in a little closer, bumping their noses. “Thank you for saying that.” He said softly. The guilt still plagued him some years later. What child can withstand knowing they killed a parent? It was something Caleb felt he’d never truly get over. He smiled when Jeno responded to his joke, kissing his hair when he dropped his head on his shoulder. He inhaled sharply. It was a little alarming the effect the other warlock had on him. But he found in that moment he didn’t care. Jeno could take all of him and he’d happily give it. “Don’t you be kissing other necromancers now.” He teased, wagging his finger. 

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Jeno shook his head. "His actions are his own, Caleb, don't put that on yourself. You're not like him from what I've seen. I seriously doubt you'd run in the same circle as Eric and Magnus if you were." He says honestly "I've heard of Rhys, Kol has mentioned him before. They've had a few run ins in the past." He replies with a sigh "Though Kol tends to borrow trouble more than stay out of it. He's gotten a little better since he settled down with Dimitri though, he's still a wild card though. People fear Klaus being the Original Hybrid but even Klaus is a kitten compared to Kol when he gets on one of his streaks." He shivers slightly "Mammon? I can see how that will be an issue since only Asmodeus or Lucifer is more powerful. I'll be honest, I have no clue who my demon father is. I think my mom knew but she didn't get the chance to tell me before she died." He frowns before reaching over to squeeze his hand "I promise, I'll be careful. I have too much to lose now." He says softly before laughing "Stefan also hasn't been on the business end of a Mikaelson. I've seen them terrify some pretty powerful people in the past. You've heard of the Bennett line haven't you? They've pretty much gone into hiding now because they crossed them. I think there's only one left. I'm not saying they are omnipotent but they are more dangerous than people realize. They haven't survived over a thousand years being soft."

Jeno hummed softly when Caleb bumped his nose against his. "You don't have to thank me, it's true." He says softly. The warlock smiles against his soulmate's shoulder when he kissed his head before laughing at his teasing. "This pretty much guarantees you're the only necromancer I'll ever kiss for eternity." He says showing the palm of his hand before kissing his initials on the back of Caleb's hand "Don't go kissing other cute boys either." He smiles.

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“Jin is actually flourishing as a vampire. He misses his magic but he likes the perks of being a vampire, except for that pesky need for blood.” Jeno laughs before humming “I’ll admit I’d walk through fire for my family and close friend but nah never had the romantic love.” He says before giving her a small smile “I hope you find your person too,Jonna, you seem like a genuine person.” He says before listening to her interests. “And Apothecary? There’s one down the road from Mason’s clinic, he’s one of the healers coming today. I work for him sometimes as a nurse. The White Rose, is that yours?” He asks with a smile “Nah I don’t think that’s boring. I’d love to find a hobby like that.”

Jeno moved to lean again the bar for a moment as she laid out cups, motioning to he boxes “Where do you want these?” He asked before humming “I don’t think I’ve met them personally but I’ve definitely heard of them in passing over the years. I believe atleast one is friends with Elijah. Elijah knows everyone though.” He laughs “I hear they are trustworthy despite their mysteriousness.” He add as he fiddled with the edge of the box and gave her a smile “Yeah, I’ll admit I don’t have many friends outside of the Mikaelsons, the escorts, Mason and Jordan. It’s kind of nice to expand that circle.” He says before he chuckles “I guess I have my moments. I’m nothing of not sincere.”

“I’m glad to hear he’s taken to it well despite the need for blood,” she considered it for a moment, “I don’t know how I’d feel if I lost my magic, it feels like such an integral part of who I am,” she mused. Jonna gave him a gentle smile by way of a thank you. She nodded as she worked, “The one and same. You do? You should pop in sometime when you’re working there if you have the time,” 

“I think they can stay there for now, though maybe we set to contents out on the bar. That way the healers can come and get what they need as they need it,” she replied, heading back over to the bar. Jonna nodded, “I’ve heard the same. I wonder if…” she stopped herself before voicing the thought, “I suppose when you very old you are bound to appear mysterious,” she settled for instead. The warlock started unpacking one of the boxes. She looked over at him as she moved to the other end of the bar, spreading the contents out for easy access in a rush, “I wouldn’t be surprised if that circle was wider still by the end of this,” 

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"Yeah, I don't know what I would do if I lost mine either. There was a period after Jin was turned that he considered taking off his daylight ring and meeting the sun because the depression hit him pretty hard there for a while. Honestly, Elijah was a lifesaver. He showed him what life still had to offer him even without his magic. I'll always appreciate Elijah Mikaelson." He muses before smiling "I think I'll do that sometime when I'm not working. I enjoy browsing apothecaries." He smiles.

"I can do that." Jeno says as he carefully unpacks the contents of the box in front of him and spreads them across the top of the bar for easier access. He raised an eyebrow at her incomplete sentence. "You wonder if...?" He asked her before he nods "I honestly haven't met many ancients. Sure I've met very old Fae, warlocks and I literally work with the oldest vampires in existence but Fae came first. Ancient Fae have centuries and even millennia more years than every species. The things they've seen, experienced, it's kind of fascinating." He muses before smiling. "I'll admit it would be nice to expand my circle. I love my little circle but it never hurts to make more connections."

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“I would and I would win.” Jeno winks before tilting his head to the side at Caleb’s comment about his family. Eric told him a long time ago he was friends with the nephew of Marcus, the one who sent Corey to send a message but he never said who it was. It wasn’t hard to put two and two together. “Marcus.” Was all he said at the mention of bringing his dad back as a zombie “I don’t mean to speak ill of your family but your uncle is a sick asshole. I’m glad you got out before he could corrupt you too. I’ve met his son a few times over the years, I kind of feel bad for him because he doesn’t seem the type to follow the path his father is trying to force on him. I’m sorry you had to go through that, I wouldn’t be able to forgive that either.” He says before nodding “I agree. Kol doesn’t like him, if he could he would wipe out the whole compound but he knows there are still some decent people there that don’t deserve it. And Elijah….well Elijah is in love with one of them. He’s been carrying on the affair in secret but some of us know and have been helping cover for him so Kol and Stefan don’t find out. I just hope one day they won’t have to hide anymore but with the way things are between Kol and Stefan, I don’t see that happening unless his lover leaves Stefan. And Corey, I had the unfortunate chance to run into him a few times, I agree he’s a sick mother fucker.”

“Can I see?” He asks when he sees Caleb rubbing his shoulder “It’s from your dad isn’t it? Caleb, you won’t bring Eric back as a mindless zombie.” He says as if reading his mind. Jeno smiled at the kiss to the palm of his hand. “Caleb Crowe.” He repeated softly, leaning into the touch before their lips finally met in a soft kiss. When Caleb pulled back, Jeno smiled and leaned forward to kiss him again only this time a bit longer as his hand came to play with the hair on the back of his neck.

Caleb giggled. Taking much pleasure from the knowledge someone as gorgeous as Jeno would fight for him. “Ah…” Caleb dipped his head. “So you’ve heard of my dear uncle. He’s a real piece of work, I ran away as soon as I could but…I couldn’t get Chance out with me. He raised me..my uncle and his flame of the month. I never did find out what happened to Chance’s Mom. She’s probably long dead.” He said morosely. “His people love him. That’s the only reason they stay.” He added. “Frankly I don’t understand what they see in him but it is what it is.” Nodding he offered a small smile. “Thomas. Yeah. I heard the rumors. They have to know at this point. I mean its been going on for how long now?”

The question made him pause. But he found his fingers unbuttoning his shirt to show Jeno the scar on his shoulder. It was a huge, gruesome thing. His Dad had gnawed on him good. It took an embarrassingly long time for him to kill him. He just couldn’t do it. Despite knowing the man that used to be his kind hearted father was now a mindless doll. “I had to kill him…I didn’t have a choice.” He mumbled. Caleb smiled into the kiss. Both his hands coming up to cradle Jeno’s face as they kissed. It was an eyeopener, as far as kisses went. Caleb’s hands moved down to Jeno’s waist, pulling him closer. “Now you can say you’ve kissed death.” He said darkly, with a smile.

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Jeno hums with a nod. "I have. He tried to recruit my cousin years ago for his healing abilities before he was turned, tried again with me when he found out Jin trained me but like him I turned him down. Then he set his sights on Eric since he's one of Magnus's best proteges after Everett had turned him down years ago. Eric continuously turned him down and that's why he sent Corey to send a message. Atti was at the wrong place at the wrong time, Eric involved us and the Mikaelsons in case things went south with the Italians after what he did in retaliation." He says before nodding "I've heard rumors he killed her but who really knows but Marcus and who is actually stupid enough to go ask? Part of me hopes Chance overpowers him one day. He's been pretty quiet since the Corey incident though. I think he underestimated Eric, alot of people do since he isn't the type to borrow trouble." He shrugs before humming "Yeah I don't see why they love him so much either. He's a creep." He says before nodding "They've been together a little over a year. Kol knows but he pretends he doesn't, he was actually the one who technically got them together. He paid Thomas to loosen up his brother and things happened from there. Wouldn't be surprised if Stefan knew but I think Stefan is scared of Elijah to be honest." He laughs "Elijah may be the honorable one but he will kill someone quick if they cross him."

Jeno traced gently over the scar from where his father bit him, leaning down to place a gentle kiss over the scar. "You had to do what you had to do to survive, Caleb, and no one faults you for that. I'm definitely not one to judge." He says and allows Caleb to pull him closer when they kissed. He felt warmth spread throughout his body as they kissed and all too soon they pulled back. Jeno giggled at Caleb's joke, head falling onto his shoulder as he does before he looked up at him again and pecked his lips. "As long as it's you, I welcome kisses from death." He replies.

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Jeno laughed. “Good to know, I’d hate to have to fight Jinnie over you.” He teases before laughing again “Aren’t we all a little mad though?” He jokes when Caleb said he would have to be crazy not to pick him. “Oh no doubt. I surround myself with vampires because they are all I’ve known since Jin took me under his wing after my parents died, before he was turned. The Italians, some of them are pretty creepy. I mean I’m friends with a few and so is Jin but one particular one….” He shivers “I’m sure you’ve heard the story about Eric almost going down for murder a few months ago. Yeah that one made even Klaus look like a kitten.” He says before smiling at the mention of him meeting the Mikaelsons “I can definitely introduce you, they are cool.”

Jeno let his hand fall and he laughed when Caleb pulled him in closer. “Well no one is ever the same after they die, that’s a given because you never forget that experience. But hopefully he’s right and it will all turn out in both of your favor when you bring him back. I have faith it will.” He says as he continued to trace his hand before beaming with a nod “That’s me, Jeno Seo. And this is you?” He says lifting his palm to show the golden CC on the palm of his own hand. He licked his lips as he stares at his beautiful new soulmate and gives him a smile when he asked if he could kiss him. “I’d be hurt if you didn’t kiss me right now. I’ve wanted to kiss you since the reception.” He says biting his bottom lip.

Caleb couldn’t help but smile. “You’d fight for me hmm? Good to know.” He tapped his fingers on the bar. “Certainly mad….” He mumbled darkly. “Look who my family is.” He shivered a little. “I’m sorry about your parents.” He said softly, finding he really meant it. “My parents were killed when I was just a boy. My uncle he uh….brought my Dad back as a zombie….never forgave him for that.” He said, his voice going far away to a time much earlier. “But yeah..Stefan is the worst. He lets evil people work there under him. It sucks what happened to Atti. Cory was a sick son of a bitch. I don’t think anyone other then Stefan is all that bent out of shape about it. Most of the Italians are alright though. Thomas, Sofia, Isambard and Archer. They can’t help what their maker is you know?” 

“I hope so…” He murmured. His biggest fear was bringing Eric back as a mindless zombie. Like his father. His fingers moved to a scar on his shoulder hidden from view by his shirt. He shivered a little. Zombies. Nasty little fuckers. “That’s me..Caleb Crowe.” He brought jeno’s hand to his lips and kissed over his initials. His answer made him smile. He reached over to cup Jeno’s face, leaning in to press a soft kiss to his lips. “Mmmm….that’s very nice.” 

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"I would and I would win." Jeno winks before tilting his head to the side at Caleb's comment about his family. Eric told him a long time ago he was friends with the nephew of Marcus, the one who sent Corey to send a message but he never said who it was. It wasn't hard to put two and two together. "Marcus." Was all he said at the mention of bringing his dad back as a zombie "I don't mean to speak ill of your family but your uncle is a sick asshole. I'm glad you got out before he could corrupt you too. I've met his son a few times over the years, I kind of feel bad for him because he doesn't seem the type to follow the path his father is trying to force on him. I'm sorry you had to go through that, I wouldn't be able to forgive that either." He says before nodding "I agree. Kol doesn't like him, if he could he would wipe out the whole compound but he knows there are still some decent people there that don't deserve it. And Elijah....well Elijah is in love with one of them. He's been carrying on the affair in secret but some of us know and have been helping cover for him so Kol and Stefan don't find out. I just hope one day they won't have to hide anymore but with the way things are between Kol and Stefan, I don't see that happening unless his lover leaves Stefan. And Corey, I had the unfortunate chance to run into him a few times, I agree he's a sick mother fucker."

"Can I see?" He asks when he sees Caleb rubbing his shoulder "It's from your dad isn't it? Caleb, you won't bring Eric back as a mindless zombie." He says as if reading his mind. Jeno smiled at the kiss to the palm of his hand. "Caleb Crowe." He repeated softly, leaning into the touch before their lips finally met in a soft kiss. When Caleb pulled back, Jeno smiled and leaned forward to kiss him again only this time a bit longer as his hand came to play with the hair on the back of his neck.

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“Man everyone likes my cousin more than me, I need to step up my game and stop being so awkward.” Jeno says feigning hurt before laughing “He’s definitely want to hang out with you though.” He adds before laughing “I’m glad it was me too.” He says before shivering “I have shifter friends but even I have to admit some can be a little creepy sometimes.” He nods before replying “They built New Orleans from the ground up before their father who was hunting them found them thanks to Rebekah and Marcel….long story but all is forgiven now.” He says “They are. The world sucks sometimes, especially since good people get all the bad luck and shitty people get whatever they want out of life.”

His compliment made Jeno blush even more, free hand moving to hide his face. “Stop you’re going to give me a complex.” He giggled before looking down at their hands, tracing the back of Caleb’s as tingles kept running up his arm at the contact. “I think his faith is warranted. You seem like you aren’t the type to give up in the face of a challenge.” He says playing with the other’s fingers before glancing down at their hands, seeing familiar gold letters etched on the top of Caleb’s hand where he touched him, the same golden mark on the palm of his own that wasn’t there before he touched the other man. “Well it looks to me like you weren’t meant to be a loner.” He says tracing over the golden JS on the top of the necromancer’s hand.

“Hey now! I never said I liked him more then you.” He poked Jeno’s cheek. “I’d have to be a crazy person for it not to be you.” Caleb considered his words. “So can vampires…” He added, then tossed his head back with a laugh. “The necromancer finds other species to be creepy.” He listened to the story of the Mikelsons. “So cool…” He cooed. “One day I’ll meet them.”

“Don’t do that…” He caught the hand with his free one. “Don’t hide from me.” He said softly, pulling Jeno in closer. It felt nice. The feather light touch on the back of his hand. It sent chills down his spine but not in a bad way. “I’ll never give up,” He agreed. “I just pray this turns out the way Eric hopes it will. Bringing people back from the dead. They are never the same, Not completely.” He didn’t know why  he felt so inclined to talk to Jeno so candidly, but something about him brought it out of Caleb. A tingle drew his attention to his hand. Letters forming on the back of it. His eyes widened and he gasped. “JS…that’s you?” He asked, needing to be sure. “I always thought soulmates were just a myth. A fantasy.” He pressed his lips together. “Does this mean I get to kiss you?”

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Jeno laughed. "Good to know, I'd hate to have to fight Jinnie over you." He teases before laughing again "Aren't we all a little mad though?" He jokes when Caleb said he would have to be crazy not to pick him. "Oh no doubt. I surround myself with vampires because they are all I've known since Jin took me under his wing after my parents died, before he was turned. The Italians, some of them are pretty creepy. I mean I'm friends with a few and so is Jin but one particular one...." He shivers "I'm sure you've heard the story about Eric almost going down for murder a few months ago. Yeah that one made even Klaus look like a kitten." He says before smiling at the mention of him meeting the Mikaelsons "I can definitely introduce you, they are cool."

Jeno let his hand fall and he laughed when Caleb pulled him in closer. "Well no one is ever the same after they die, that's a given because you never forget that experience. But hopefully he's right and it will all turn out in both of your favor when you bring him back. I have faith it will." He says as he continued to trace his hand before beaming with a nod "That's me, Jeno Seo. And this is you?" He says lifting his palm to show the golden CC on the palm of his own hand. He licked his lips as he stares at his beautiful new soulmate and gives him a smile when he asked if he could kiss him. "I'd be hurt if you didn't kiss me right now. I've wanted to kiss you since the reception." He says biting his bottom lip.

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Jeno giggles again. “That’s what Jin says.” He says with a smile “You definitely left an impression, I couldn’t stop thinking about the hot warlock who was doing magic tricks at the bar.” He laughs before nodding “Eric’s a cool guy, I met him a little bit before he and David moved to London when they were visiting New Orleans.” He says “I like Skylar too, Danny is also great.”

“Really?” Jeno blushes an even deeper shade of red “Thank you.” He says a bit bashfully, not used to the compliments he had been receiving lately. He laughed at the other warlock. “You don’t have to try to be the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen.” He smiles before sobering up as he listens to his worries. “Eric sees something in you, he knows alot of warlocks so he could have chosen anyone but he chose you because he believes in you. I know it can be alot to take in and you’ll worry but you got this, Caleb.” He says, placing a hand over his resting on the bar, noting how warm his hand was despite his contact brush with death. “An anchor will help bring you back. It could be a person or something physical in this realm that can help keep you from getting lost on the other side. Do you have a soulmate?”

“See? I like this Jin guy. He sounds like good people.” Caleb said with a wink. “I knew my magic would win over someone! I’m so happy its you and not that hairy shifter guy.” He shivered. “Not that I have anything against shifters mind you…this one looked like he wanted to eat me alive.” Caleb ran a hand through his hair, licking his lips. “Oh right! The Mikelsons have ties in New Orleans if I remember correctly.” Caleb sighed. “They are all good people…with so much to lose. Life just isn’t fair sometimes.”

Caleb preened then, feeling smug for all the right reasons. “I like your blush.” He said, poking Jeno’s cheek. He stared at their hands where they sat on the bar. Jeno’s hand was soft and warm and he shivered a little, usually always feeling cold. “I know he does…” He mumbled. “That’s what worries me. Its entirely possible for someone to have too much faith in you.” He sniffed, willing himself not to get emotional about it. He shook his head. “I don’t…I don’t have one. Never have. I’ve just always been a loner.”

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"Man everyone likes my cousin more than me, I need to step up my game and stop being so awkward." Jeno says feigning hurt before laughing "He's definitely want to hang out with you though." He adds before laughing "I'm glad it was me too." He says before shivering "I have shifter friends but even I have to admit some can be a little creepy sometimes." He nods before replying "They built New Orleans from the ground up before their father who was hunting them found them thanks to Rebekah and Marcel....long story but all is forgiven now." He says "They are. The world sucks sometimes, especially since good people get all the bad luck and shitty people get whatever they want out of life."

His compliment made Jeno blush even more, free hand moving to hide his face. "Stop you're going to give me a complex." He giggled before looking down at their hands, tracing the back of Caleb's as tingles kept running up his arm at the contact. "I think his faith is warranted. You seem like you aren't the type to give up in the face of a challenge." He says playing with the other's fingers before glancing down at their hands, seeing familiar gold letters etched on the top of Caleb's hand where he touched him, the same golden mark on the palm of his own that wasn't there before he touched the other man. "Well it looks to me like you weren't meant to be a loner." He says tracing over the golden JS on the top of the necromancer's hand.

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“Not that kind of film….” Jeno laughs “Well maybe some, Jinnie is an escort so….he’s watched and even made some.” He shakes his head before grinning “Of course! It’s a classic though I have to admit the vampires are more believable in Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice knew her shit. Kol says it’s because she was one.” He says before smiling “Honestly I was too. I didn’t even know how to find you. I didn’t know you were friends with Eric.”

Jeno couldn’t help the giggle that left his mouth at the others antics, his hand coming to cover his mouth as he blushes. “Actually I think you’re really hot, probably the hottest guy I’ve seen in my existence, beautiful even.” Jeno says as his blush deepens before he sobers up “I can see how that would be alot of pressure but that’s what we are here for, to help heal as many people as we can so that you won’t have to revive as many until you absolutely need to.”

“Come on now….porn is a legit genre these days.” He trailed off then had to laugh. “No. It’s not actually.  But that sounded believable right?:” Caleb made an excited sound. “Queen of the Damned was so good! Anne is like….the love of my life. She’s  the reason I got into vampires.” Caleb wrinkled his nose unable to not smile at that. “Really? I made a good impression then?” He threw up an arm with a whoop of victory. “Oh Eric? Yeah. Long time. Since I’ve been in London now….some 100 odd years later? Hell…I was there when he met Skylar. Now look at them. Getting married and having babies and shit.”

Caleb leaned in a little closer at the blush. “Wow…you’re even prettier then I remember though.” He mumbled. His smile only deepened the more Jeno said. “Well damn…props to me I didn’t even try today.” He inspected himself, sniffed his pitts and worked his jaw. Then he sobered up. “That’s really sweet of you to say though. For reals.” He sobered up completely then. “But like…what happens if I can’t bring him back? I’ve never actually brought someone older then me back. Just like..it’s hard to explain. I have to go to dark places to do it. what if I can’t find my way back again?” He let all his insecurities out. Which wasn’t normal for him at all. He typically hid his feelings behind a mask and prayed no one found him out.,

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Jeno giggles again. "That's what Jin says." He says with a smile "You definitely left an impression, I couldn't stop thinking about the hot warlock who was doing magic tricks at the bar." He laughs before nodding "Eric's a cool guy, I met him a little bit before he and David moved to London when they were visiting New Orleans." He says "I like Skylar too, Danny is also great."

"Really?" Jeno blushes an even deeper shade of red "Thank you." He says a bit bashfully, not used to the compliments he had been receiving lately. He laughed at the other warlock. "You don't have to try to be the most beautiful man I've ever seen." He smiles before sobering up as he listens to his worries. "Eric sees something in you, he knows alot of warlocks so he could have chosen anyone but he chose you because he believes in you. I know it can be alot to take in and you'll worry but you got this, Caleb." He says, placing a hand over his resting on the bar, noting how warm his hand was despite his contact brush with death. "An anchor will help bring you back. It could be a person or something physical in this realm that can help keep you from getting lost on the other side. Do you have a soulmate?"

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Jeno chuckles. “What can I say? I’m a film buff. Seen nearly every one made in the past century. It this thing my cousin and I have always been into.” Jeno shrugs before tilting his head and eyeing him “We did but we never got the chance to exchange names.” He smiles.

“It’s kind of cute.” Jeno smiles before sighing “Eric trusts you and I’ve known Eric long enough to know he doesn’t trust people easily. I’m actually glad you answered the text.” He says honestly as the sit by the bar. He nodded and sighed. “I’ve heard about him from the Mikaelsons over the years, they’ve either had run ins with him or knew people who dealt with him. He’s definitely an asshole that needs to be taken out.”

“A film buff eh?” Caleb wiggled his eyebrows. “Please tell me you’ve seen the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer. That shit is classic!” Caleb said with an excited little giggle. “Yeah…that’s right.” Caleb leaned in a little closer. “I was beating myself up over not asking your name. I thought I’d never see you again..now..here you are.”

“Cute?” He clutched at his chest. “Cute!” He moaned. “I will forever be known as the cute guy who made the morbid jokes. Oh the horror!” He slapped both hands on his cheeks and made a face at Jeno. He sobered up a bit. “Yeah…I guess I should feel honored but now like the fate of all these people is put in my hands. Talk about giving a dude a complex.”

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"Not that kind of film...." Jeno laughs "Well maybe some, Jinnie is an escort so....he's watched and even made some." He shakes his head before grinning "Of course! It's a classic though I have to admit the vampires are more believable in Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice knew her shit. Kol says it's because she was one." He says before smiling "Honestly I was too. I didn't even know how to find you. I didn't know you were friends with Eric."

Jeno couldn't help the giggle that left his mouth at the others antics, his hand coming to cover his mouth as he blushes. "Actually I think you're really hot, probably the hottest guy I've seen in my existence, beautiful even." Jeno says as his blush deepens before he sobers up "I can see how that would be alot of pressure but that's what we are here for, to help heal as many people as we can so that you won't have to revive as many until you absolutely need to."

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“It’s actually not mine but a good friend of Eric is letting us use it. It has it’s charm.” Jeno shrugs before laughing, getting the reference since he and his cousin were film buffs. “I actually get that reference.” He says as he guides him further into the building.

“It’s ok. I know a few people that cover nerves with humor. I’m Jeno.” He smiles before sighing “A little but if what Eric told Elijah is true, you’ll be more help than you think.” He says as he leads him to the bar “Jonna and I just got done setting up, you’re the first one besides us to show up. Magnus, David, Mason and Jordan should be here any time, they had people going to a safe haven until all this is over. It may be a while before we see any action.”

Caleb glanced around, imagining what it would look like full of injured bodies. He shivered. He ran a hand through his hair. “You got that? Okay. I think I’m in love” He joked. “We met at the wedding reception right? I remember you from somewhere.”

“It’s that obvious huh?” He slumped a bit. “To tell you the truth…I kinda wish I hadn’t answered that text.” Caleb offered Jonna a 100 watt smile. “Hiya.” He turned back towards Jeno. “I figured this would be the best spot for me to be. Though I never met this Malachi guy but I hear he’s a douche.”

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Jeno chuckles. "What can I say? I'm a film buff. Seen nearly every one made in the past century. It this thing my cousin and I have always been into." Jeno shrugs before tilting his head and eyeing him "We did but we never got the chance to exchange names." He smiles.

"It's kind of cute." Jeno smiles before sighing "Eric trusts you and I've known Eric long enough to know he doesn't trust people easily. I'm actually glad you answered the text." He says honestly as the sit by the bar. He nodded and sighed. "I've heard about him from the Mikaelsons over the years, they've either had run ins with him or knew people who dealt with him. He's definitely an asshole that needs to be taken out."

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Jeno had just helped Jonna finish setting up when he felt someone outside the wards and made his way to the door to let whoever it was in. He couldn’t help the soft chuckle at the warlock’s words. “Well hello to you too, you sound like my friend Vinny.” He says before shutting the door behind him after checking to see if any of the other healers had arrived yet.

Caleb nodded his thanks at being let in. “Nice place you got here.” He mused. “Not my cousin Vinny?” Caleb asked, raising a brow. “Oh dear…my human is showing,”

Caleb couldn’t help it. The more freaked out he got the more he covered it up with false humor. “Sorry. Just…sorry. I’m Caleb. The necromancer.” He saluted Jeno. “Doesn’t it seem kind of morbid to have your own necromancer?”

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"It's actually not mine but a good friend of Eric is letting us use it. It has it's charm." Jeno shrugs before laughing, getting the reference since he and his cousin were film buffs. "I actually get that reference." He says as he guides him further into the building.

"It's ok. I know a few people that cover nerves with humor. I'm Jeno." He smiles before sighing "A little but if what Eric told Elijah is true, you'll be more help than you think." He says as he leads him to the bar "Jonna and I just got done setting up, you're the first one besides us to show up. Magnus, David, Mason and Jordan should be here any time, they had people going to a safe haven until all this is over. It may be a while before we see any action."

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Jeno chuckles. “Tell me about it. I was just aimlessly wandering with my cousin before he was turned, not really knowing my place in the world. I guess his transition was both a blessing and a curse since I finally found my purpose. I just hate he had to die for me to find it.” He shrugs before smiling and nodding “I’ve never felt that kind of love before but I’ve always wondered what it was like. To love someone so much, you would literally walk through fire to keep them safe. It’s sort of romantic, the protectiveness. I’ve seen it with your brother and Remy, with my friend Sam and his soulmate Riley, even my friends Axel and Ryan to a certain extent.” He shrugs with a small smile as he finishes arranging the cots. “What do you do when you aren’t helping save lives?” He asks “I mean I want to know it all. You intrigue me.”

Jeno nods. “That’s true. I suppose I’ve always been the compassionate sort.” He says before raising an eyebrow “Oh was he one of the ones being sent to the safe haven? Atleast he will be away from all this.” He says and helps her bring more chairs to sit beside the cots, grabbing the jugs and arranging them as she had by the cots. “You’re easy to talk to.” He shrugs “I’ve never really been comfortable talking to people I don’t know, I tend to get a little awkward. This is kind of nice even though I hate the circumstances.”

Jonna looked at him with understanding, “Sometimes it takes the hard things, the awful things, to set us on the path we were meant to be on,” after a moments pause she asked, “Is he doing well now too, your cousin?” she hoped for both of them that he was. “Nor I,” she confessed, “not romantically at least,” for she would happily walk through fire for her siblings. “I hope one day you get to know what it feels like for yourself,” she added. Jonna paused in her task when he said she intrigued him and felt the faintest flush warm her cheeks. She studied him a little closer as she contemplated his question, “My day job is an apothecary if that’s what you mean. Aside from that I love to garden, I spend most of my spare time outside in fact. I also keep bees, and I love to cook,” she gave a light laugh, “That probably sounds like a very quite, boring life but I like it,” she shrugged

She smiled at that. It was nice to hear in a world where so many people were afraid to admit they cared.  Jonna simply nodded as she followed behind him, adding bar towels and cloths to the chairs. “I’m glad he will be safe, that all those who can’t fight will be. Do you know the Askeris’s?” she herself only really knew them in passing but they’d always seemed like good people to her. “I am? I’ll admit that is nice to hear,” she replied with another small smile, “And I agree, despite the circumstances this has been nice. For the record,” she headed back to the bar to fetch some cups, “you don’t seem too awkward to me. You seem very genuine though,” 

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"Jin is actually flourishing as a vampire. He misses his magic but he likes the perks of being a vampire, except for that pesky need for blood." Jeno laughs before humming "I'll admit I'd walk through fire for my family and close friend but nah never had the romantic love." He says before giving her a small smile "I hope you find your person too,Jonna, you seem like a genuine person." He says before listening to her interests. "And Apothecary? There's one down the road from Mason's clinic, he's one of the healers coming today. I work for him sometimes as a nurse. The White Rose, is that yours?" He asks with a smile "Nah I don't think that's boring. I'd love to find a hobby like that."

Jeno moved to lean again the bar for a moment as she laid out cups, motioning to he boxes "Where do you want these?" He asked before humming "I don't think I've met them personally but I've definitely heard of them in passing over the years. I believe atleast one is friends with Elijah. Elijah knows everyone though." He laughs "I hear they are trustworthy despite their mysteriousness." He add as he fiddled with the edge of the box and gave her a smile "Yeah, I'll admit I don't have many friends outside of the Mikaelsons, the escorts, Mason and Jordan. It's kind of nice to expand that circle." He says before he chuckles "I guess I have my moments. I'm nothing of not sincere."

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At the healers compound

Caleb barely slept since his talk with Eric. So much was resting on his shoulders. He couldn’t stand being on his own any longer so he decided to make himself useful and went to join the healers. “Nice day for a massacre…” He mumbled darkly.

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Jeno had just helped Jonna finish setting up when he felt someone outside the wards and made his way to the door to let whoever it was in. He couldn't help the soft chuckle at the warlock's words. "Well hello to you too, you sound like my friend Vinny." He says before shutting the door behind him after checking to see if any of the other healers had arrived yet.

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Jeno hums at her question, nodding. “It can be. Not every client has the best intentions with the escorts and Kol has made alot of enemies over the years.” He says “Granted Kol is an Original so he doesn’t need as much protecting as the escorts do. It’s busy work but I enjoy it. The escorts are all good people, some just wanting a fresh start.” He couldn’t help but smile when she said her brother was very protective of Remy. “Remy has been through a lot so it’s nice to see he will be taken care of.” He replies “Marcel is protective of Remy and Chase, especially Chase but he’s in love with him.” He laughs “The fact he passed Marcel’s vibe check is a definite plus, especially since there are times Marcel has to step in because Klaus comes and goes alot.” He shrugs before nodding “I’d like that, he seems like a nice guy and if we are to be around each other for eternity it would be nice to know him better. But now, tell me about you.”

Jeno smiled back at the blonde. “I’ll keep that in mind if I need any help.” He says as he finishes laying down the sawdust and moving to unfold the cots. “I know a few of the people involved and I feel for them but I’m not as close to the family as some of the others I know. Still I don’t want anything bad to happen to them, if that makes sense. But yes, I feel it too.” He says “Do you know any of them?” He asks as he starts arranging cots, giving her a reassuring smile “I promise, I’ll take a breather if I need one. Thank you for your advice and concern, Jonna.” He says “You’re making me more comfortable with what I’m about to do to help people I don’t really know all that well, if that makes sense. What are words?” He rambles.

Jonna listened to his reply as they continued to work. She started grabbing to few chairs she’d kept back and placing them by the cots to act as side tables for anythings the healers might need to use. “It’s good to have work you enjoy,” she mused with a gentle smile, “especially for people like us else our long lives can seem even longer.” The scent of sawdust was now the primary smell filling the room, with that of herbs and alcohol wafting underneath it. Of all the field hospitals she’d worked in this was the first in a pub. When the other warlock spoke of Remy being through a lot, of it being nice he had someone taking care of him she nodded in agreement. Not just for Remy but for her brother too.  She chuckled, “Love brings out the protective side of all people I have found.” Jonna looked over at him, “About me? I’m never sure how to answer that question,” she gave a light shrug, “What do you want to know?”

Giving him another smile she nodded once. Continuing with the chairs she set them out ready for the cots Jeno was now unfolding. “It makes sense. You don’t have to know someone to hope no harm comes to them, or to worry about them in a conflict,” she replied, “I have a friend amongst them, though he isn’t fighting. At least not for now,”  Jonna returned that smile with a small one of her own, glad to hear him make that promise. Her smiled widened a little further at his rambling, though she didn’t comment on it. Instead she replied, “I’m happy I can do that for you,” as she went behind the bar to fetch the jugs usually used for Pimms in the summer. She started filling them with water, along with a few large bowls she borrowed from the kitchen earlier. 

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Jeno chuckles. "Tell me about it. I was just aimlessly wandering with my cousin before he was turned, not really knowing my place in the world. I guess his transition was both a blessing and a curse since I finally found my purpose. I just hate he had to die for me to find it." He shrugs before smiling and nodding "I've never felt that kind of love before but I've always wondered what it was like. To love someone so much, you would literally walk through fire to keep them safe. It's sort of romantic, the protectiveness. I've seen it with your brother and Remy, with my friend Sam and his soulmate Riley, even my friends Axel and Ryan to a certain extent." He shrugs with a small smile as he finishes arranging the cots. "What do you do when you aren't helping save lives?" He asks "I mean I want to know it all. You intrigue me."

Jeno nods. "That's true. I suppose I've always been the compassionate sort." He says before raising an eyebrow "Oh was he one of the ones being sent to the safe haven? Atleast he will be away from all this." He says and helps her bring more chairs to sit beside the cots, grabbing the jugs and arranging them as she had by the cots. "You're easy to talk to." He shrugs "I've never really been comfortable talking to people I don't know, I tend to get a little awkward. This is kind of nice even though I hate the circumstances."