[ He'd argue over the definition of manhandling but he knows he's going to have to smooth this over, to make his appearance downstairs again. If she weren't this hostile, he'd lean in and make it look like they retreated upstairs to have fun of their own, but that is not the vibe she's giving off. Which is his fault, isn't it. ]

Elena's losing it. What I want to know is, who to blame. The sheriff, this town and the world it's failing at convincing us every day is real? Or, you, who, last time I checked is playing tolerate the newly human doppelgänger. Are you playing her? Making your indelible mark so when she does regain everything she'll play nice? Because, you've done quite the number on her, if that's the case. She's convinced you love her and that you'd do anything in your power to keep her from being unhappy. For god's sakes, she's calling you her sister. [ So, it's clear this is his ... only idea. To talk to her. Because this isn't even an accusation. ] So. How do you feel about her?

[ Is it this town? Earlier, she'd made it seem like she expected Elena to gain everything back, including her dislike for her ancestor. And she wouldn't be able to blame Elena for it. ]