@ripperdiaries ( … ) [ caroline opened her mouth to say something, but then paused, closing it again. eyeing the flask for a moment, her lips pursed into a frown, wondering what had caused his features to look so sour. something was / definitely / off. nevertheless, without another word, she reached out and plucked the flask from his hand with a practiced ease, like she was doing / him / the favor. she took a swig of it, tipping her head back. the blonde swallowed thickly, the immediate burn of booze down her throat making her cough. ] urgh— tequila ? seriously ? [ she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and shot him a look halfway between judgmental and amused, her voice lowering. ] … god, you’re lucky I’m a vampire — that would’ve knocked human-me flat. [ trailing of, caroline’s expression softened slightly. ] so, what’s going on with you ? why are you hiding out in the corner ?