"We're not talking about a punishment," Stefan said calmly, leaning into the counter and sighing softly. He rubbed the bridge of his nose as he thought just how he could go about this. He needed her to get through to the others around that she didn't want to leave him, he'd already promised her he wouldn't hurt any of the others, but if they came at him...well, it was only right to defend himself. "But you told everyone about me, didn't you? You've made a mess, Elena, and now you have to clean it up."