[ she's been hearing that from caroline almost every day. that it'll take time, practice, control. it's hard to keep in mind when the urge to tear into people's throats is usually sudden, unbidden and strong. when she can feel her mouth go dry at the steady pounding of someone's heart.
but she's elena gilbert. she's fine. she's always fine, and lately she's been using that same mantra and tight smile to believe it.
this smile is truer, because stefan's support is always. ] Thanks. But I think I've got a handle on it for now.