"That's one way of putting it," Elena agrees wryly.

Just when she thinks she can't possibly be surprised by what the universe throws at them, it always proves her wrong.

Even the way he speaks is something Elena would expect. It's so surreal, and she can't help but wonder if he was brought here from a movie, or if there's more to it than that. He doesn't look surprised to be here, but he couldn't have been here that long, or someone would've seen him by now, wouldn't they?

She takes a step forward gingerly, the wariness still present in her expression. "Who are you?"