Ethan nods, but he doesn't say anything else for the time being. He doesn't quite trust himself. This isn't an anger that he's used to accepting, and he's not used to the results of it either.

It's what keeps Damon's mouth shut. He is so much older than Stefan now, and he doesn't need or want his little brother to have to clean up all his messes. It feels like that's all he's been doing for too long, taking responsibility for things that weren't his to own, sacrificing himself to save Damon. Damon is not worth saving.

He glances at Stefan and barely suppresses himself from rolling his eyes. It's just the firm reminder that he thought he would never see him again (for decades he believed it) that keeps him in check.

Damon moves though he wrenches away from Stefan's grasp, moving forward in quick, focused movements.