One interesting aspect of this episode is Damon realizes his brother is losing control, and that he can't focus on the task at hand - which is dealing with Uncle John and protecting the family.
Therefore, Damon has already begun grooming Alaric, and goes to him - somebody who has an investment in things like Isobel and Katherine, and who won't take kindly to some new guy sauntering in and trying to take over.
It's Damon recruiting another beta, and one who demonstrates repeatedly that he has GOT DAMON'S BACK. We see it right here where Alaric is immediately on board with Damon's plans and ready to help, and this only continues as Alaric becomes more of a member of the pack.
This nicely complements the way in which Elena and Damon operate: they share (Damon more than Elena, interesting, that) and they work together.
It's rather funny the way that John postures and tries to lord it over Damon and Alaric (and anybody else he deems unworthy, read everyone ever) because he thinks that he is a predator and one that is worth note, but to Damon, a threat is assessed, eliminated and life goes on. He's not one to say 'THIS IS MY DIABOLICAL PLAN, LET ME GIVE YOU DETAILS.'
*shakes head at John* Silly silly man. You are dealing with wolves, not puppies. More than that, he doesn't understand the rules.
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Date: 2011-01-22 05:45 am (UTC)Therefore, Damon has already begun grooming Alaric, and goes to him - somebody who has an investment in things like Isobel and Katherine, and who won't take kindly to some new guy sauntering in and trying to take over.
It's Damon recruiting another beta, and one who demonstrates repeatedly that he has GOT DAMON'S BACK. We see it right here where Alaric is immediately on board with Damon's plans and ready to help, and this only continues as Alaric becomes more of a member of the pack.
This nicely complements the way in which Elena and Damon operate: they share (Damon more than Elena, interesting, that) and they work together.
It's rather funny the way that John postures and tries to lord it over Damon and Alaric (and anybody else he deems unworthy, read everyone ever) because he thinks that he is a predator and one that is worth note, but to Damon, a threat is assessed, eliminated and life goes on. He's not one to say 'THIS IS MY DIABOLICAL PLAN, LET ME GIVE YOU DETAILS.'
*shakes head at John* Silly silly man. You are dealing with wolves, not puppies. More than that, he doesn't understand the rules.