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A few weeks ago me would say, let's keep poking at the dragon until it awakens, but I know how badly that'll end. [ If he'd been stabbed in the stomach before, he'll probably get his head ripped off this time. He's not an idiot. ]
So I'd go with the let's pretend to be civil with each other approach. Really wouldn't bother gaining her trust and all that. But in time if she thinks she's become less of a target, it'll make it all the more easier for whenever that white oak turns up, don't you think? [ He's already collecting an array of handmade weapons back in his apartment. Next up? Planning on befriending a witch or two. He's sure they can come up with a sleeping spell if not a: kill an original spell for when Klaus returns and Rebekah decides to ditch her newfound friends for family as most people are opt to do. ]