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It has been a week since Caius left with Callie and Claudia was still feeling depressed about the whole thing. The only thing that really cheered her up was being with Alex. But sometimes, even when Alex was around, she falls into thoughtful silence. She was silently clearing out a table a group of vampires had just vacated when Alex walked past. "Claudia, put your apron on please."
"Hmmm?" Claudia looked down at herself and realized that she had actually forgotten to put on her apron. With a small nod, he finished clearing up the table and walked over to the bar carrying the tray with the empty glasses on it. She set the tray down and looked up at the werewolf sitting there eating a cookie. He looked sure of himself but she didn't think too much about it. She gave him a small smile, trying to be the bartender her brother was. "If you need anything else, don't hesitate to call my attention." She leaned down and took the apron from a shelf under the counter. Her hand paused over a piece of paper with Alex's handwriting on it. Act like you don't know me well. She took the piece of paper, tucked it into the pocket of the apron before she straightened up and put it on.
When Alex came back out, she took the tray she had been carrying and carried it to the back without looking at him.
Annika returned Lucinda's hug, surprised that she was actually happy to see her. As soon as she had greeted the other Originals, she paid close attention to what Lucinda said. At the mention of children, she shook her head. "I don't need to worry about someone or some... thing trying to hurt my children as I have none." It was true. In all her years of existence, she never turned anyone. She didn't want to curse another and make them suffer for eternity. It was unfair. Or at least that's how she thought. "But since I'm here, I don't see any reason why I shouldn't help out."
She looked at Piper, Lukas, Ashley and finally Andrew when they were introduced. She offered them a small smile and a nod of acknowledgement. And then she turned towards Lucinda again. "Congratulations, Lucinda, Andrew. I am happy that although we were welcomed with the news of Garrett's passing and Tabitha's leaving, there is this good tiding. I wish you both the best," a sincere smile brightened up her face. "I suppose I need to find a suitable dress to wear as well."
