[ That's almost like confirmation that he's correct - but at the mention of Rebekah his shit-eating grin takes a colder edge. ]
There is nothing like having family at your side during trying times. [ Thinly veiled threats don't really exist in this space between them, only actual threats. He cocks his head to the side. ] It's a shame that the Salvatores have been so cruelly denied their own reunion, don't you think?
[ If only they could keep Damon in a box forever. But there's another dig in there, one aimed at her again. ]