[ elena hears the reverence that's there. he's not the only one who's always questioning, always curious. if anything, elena is intuitive and empathic, and the thought of why and how he knows so much about poisons crosses her mind. she wonders where he's from and what he did there.
he would choose poison to kill or hurt someone. that much is clear to her. it doesn't matter if it's only in theory or in his past, she has things to learn. still, she feels and acknowledges her instincts telling her to be cautious.
she pauses a moment. chooses her words carefully. ] You think it's the simplest way to kill or hurt someone. [ yet she means 'superior.' ]