Big you was a monster. So is Elijah. You hunted me and Trevor for 500 years the bravest and most determined man I know. You'll do anything to protect Elijah, and Kol and Rebekah.
Your father is just jealous, little one. His father never loved him I'll bet. But I'll tell you a secret. A big one. More people love you than will ever love him. I've seen it for myself.