And risk more of us being left out there. Someone had to watch Jeremy and I had agreed to go with you because I didn't want you going alone.

[ because if elena is going to beat that subject into the ground, he'll beat his own into the ground. yes, theoretically and in real life that isn't on this ship, the four of them going to look for her is a good plan. on this ship, it's not, he thinks it's best to have the small groups of two or at best three especially when one or more of the group members is a supernatural creature. ]

If he doesn't come back with anyone, I'm pouring that liquid vervain on at least his hands at this point.

[ it's hard to tell if that's an actual threat or not, but tensions are high and maybe he won't, who really knows because damon and ric always will be just a little weird in their friendship no matter what. before stefan has a chance to answer ric just stares at elena. ]

You messaged him.

[ that's a question masquerading as a statement, oops. ]