"So this is where ghosts of the past lurk, huh? Nice choice for a reunion, darling."
sighing It's... a long story. Let's just say I needed to get away from everything.
Smirks "Escaping, huh? You could've saved yourself the trouble and just stayed in a run-down motel like everyone else.
looking around, uncomfortable Yeah, well, this place... it has its charm, doesn't it?
Rolls eyes "Charm? You call this charm? It's a creepy, decaying dump. But hey, maybe that's what you're into.
Defensively It's not a dump! And...yeah, maybe I do like it here. It's peaceful.
Raises an eyebrow "Peaceful? You call this peaceful?" Points at the cobwebs and broken furniture
Shrugging Maybe peace isn't your thing, Damon. But it's mine.
Leans against a wall, crossing his arms "Well, isn't that just fascinating? Peace is your thing now, huh?
Smiling wryly Yeah, Damon. Peace is my thing now. What about you? What's your thing these days?
Sighs heavily "My thing? Well, my thing used to be causing chaos and mayhem.
Laughs lightly Chaos and mayhem, huh? Sounds exciting. What made you give that up?
Looks at Stranger with a hint of sadness "Too many people got hurt. Too much destruction. I realized there's more to life than causing chaos."
Smiling softly That's...good, Damon. Really good. So, what now? What's your new thing?
Pauses, looking thoughtful "Well, I guess my new thing is trying to make things right.
Surprised Trying to make things right? That's... unexpected. But I guess we all change, don't we?
Sighs, places the photo on the mantel "To make things right. Or we can start a bonfire with these memories."
Blushes slightly "Start a bonfire? That sounds... intense. Are you sure about that, Damon?"
Looks at Stranger, his eyes filled with longing "Intense? That's an understatement. But with you here, maybe it wouldn't be so bad."
Smiling shyly Well, if you say so, Damon. Just promise me you won't burn down the whole forest.
Grins mischievously "No promises, sweetheart. But I'll try to keep it under control. Can't guarantee anything though."
Smiles nervously Alright, Damon. I trust you...a little. Let's see where this goes.
Picks up an old photograph, stares at it "Remember this? Our first catastrophe together. Good times."