When the Levee Breaks

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Elijah and Klaus are having breakfast in the dining room, where Klaus is drinking orange juice with champagne and looking pleased with himself. Elijah, however, does not seem amused

Is something the matter, brother? Can I fix you a drink, perhaps?

He sips his own drink with a smirk, and Elijah just rolls his eyes in annoyance

Strangely enough, Klaus, I'm not in a mimosa mood.

Fantastic! More for me.

Let's discuss strategy, shall we, Niklaus? Just wondering if you actually have one. We can begin with Mikael's ashes-- given that they are the main ingredient in our weapon against Dahlia, would you care to tell me where they disappeared to?

Klaus sets down his drink, looking annoyed and put-out

[smiles fakely] Elijah! I have compelled the city's finest pastry chef for your own personal edification, and yet, you ignore my efforts in favor of needless concerns!

Rebekah enters the room, looking tired and hungover

Can we stop talking so loudly?

She sees the pot of coffee and sighs in relief

Give me that.

Rebekah walks over to pour herself a glass

[amused] What's the matter? New witch body not up to last night's bender?

[rolls her eyes] So? I had a few.

She sits down at the opposite end of the table from Klaus

It's not every day you lose your father at the hands of your brother. Again.

[laughs heartily] Whoever said opportunity only knocks once, eh?

Elijah and Rebekah stare at him blankly and silently, and Klaus scoffs

Oh, come on! We all fled Mikael's tyranny together for centuries! I would have thought the mood this morning might be a bit more jubilant!

Under normal circumstances, the annihilation of our father would be rather commendable, Niklaus. Unfortunately, we have a greater threat to contend with.

Klaus hops to his feet to pour himself another drink

You know, for someone who's been invited to a celebratory breakfast, you're proving quite the buzzkill.

[sighs deeply] Well, Niklaus, if anything indeed has killed the-- [He makes air-quotes with his fingers]-- "buzz," as you say, perhaps it was because murdering Father alienated the one person who truly knows how to defeat Dahlia!

If Freya wants to be part of this family, she should be willing to accept us, warts and all!

Elijah's right. Freya loved Mikael, and you've likely ruined everything.

[rolls his eyes petulantly] Pity. Whatever shall I do?

[aggravated] Whatever you please, apparently!

Klaus angrily slams his hand against the stable

Do not mistake my high spirits for lack of clarity! I know full well the threat we face. And, I intend to deal with it-- personally.

Elijah gives him an annoyed and skeptical look, but their conversation is interrupted by the sound of high heels clacking loudly against the stone floor in the next room. Klaus is immediately suspicious of the noise

[unnerved] Someone's here.

[confused] Josephine.

[smiles] Forgive me for calling so early, Elijah, but, I've come bearing a message from your aunt Dahlia.

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