"I didn't realize you ... talked about me." Caroline is visibly taken aback for a moment. "But yet, that's definitely part of it. One of the best things about being what we are is the ability to protect yourself and those you care about." She'd never been able to protect anything when she was human, unless all that was required was a good tongue lashing. That, she'd been good at.

She smiles, before adding, "But what worked back in Mystic Falls isn't quite enough for the big, bad city."