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[ how can elena resist that beaming. she accepts the bowl with affection and quieter happiness at her friend's enthusiasm, cradles it to her midriff. ] No, it's - [ not caroline's fault. it's understandable needing to adjust, and not anyone's fault. if anyone's to blame: elena should have known better. ] I'm sorry. Damon aside, I feel like I haven't been around as much as I could've been. [ she reaches out a hand to squeeze caroline's arm. ] And we're both rusty, so: we'll need extra time to make up for this.