Oh this was too good. Stefan hadn't really considered what part Damon would play in Katherine's little plan. The pair had been more concerned with negotiating her release from Klaus' centuries-long grudge than with any potential resistance from the brother who had promised him eternal misery. So when Damon arrived in town, their only concern was keeping him from realizing that Katherine was, in fact, not tomb-bound as he'd assumed for 145 years.
Now, though...Damon was actually falling for Elena. Stefan could barely hold back the amusement. Damon, who had professed so long to be in love with Katherine and only Katherine. And now he was falling for a pale imitation...
The infatuation wouldn't last long. Elena would be sacrificed, but Stefan had been quiet long enough. Now that Damon knew Katherine was in town, Stefan couldn't resist. He'd keep Elena in the dark until the last moment but this was his chance to needle his brother as Damon had needled him for so long.
Moving into the library, Stefan poured himself a drink, glancing over at Damon, sitting with his own drink.
"You know," he commented. "I have to hand it to you. Playing big bad brother all these years... You're going soft. Can't resist those big brown eyes, can you."