( the drugs he believes without convincing. how else would they capture this many people? it’s an underhanded tactic that can be performed behind someone’s back and even the strongest supernatural being will go down with the right dosage. he meant what proof does she have of people being held there long-term, that when they’ve left they haven’t returned home. damon’s not sure which he thinks is better: the horrifying concept that his friends are imprisoned or that they’re facing the worse odds that are waiting for them back in mystic falls without him to do what needs to be done. )

But how do you know that? How do you know they’re being held indefinitely? Have you been back to the facility? Have you seen them with your own eyes? Has anyone?

( he doesn’t mean to jump down her throat but he wants the receipts. the hard copies. if they’re being scooped right back up and held, is there even a way out of this place? it’s disturbing, really, no matter which road he follows. )

I’m sorry. I’m just trying to wrap my head around everything. I know you don’t have all the answers. ( empathy isn’t his specialty but damon makes an effort and it isn’t a total lie to appear concerned. he is but not about being pushy when it comes to the truth. )