“Incredibly dull?” He smirked at her. “Seriously, you always did have a talent for livening things up.” Would he tell her that he’d been in a depressing slump since the Seal had taken her away? That he’d actually gone out for drinks with Klaus in her absence? That was probably a bad idea and he knew it, so his lips were sealed. Still, she could know that he’d missed her terribly. Finally, he gave in and reached for her hand. He couldn’t help but smile faintly.
“Now that you’re back, I imagine things will start picking up. So, what’s happening in Mystic Falls?” Damon knew it was a sensitive topic, but he also knew that he’d have to bring it up sooner or later. It was the bandaid approach - Get it over with and fast. He preferred that to dragging it out over a longer period of time.