Caroline took a moment to look at him, to think about what he was saying. Vampires were emotional, they couldn't help it unless they actually turned off their humanity, and Caroline knew that the surge of panic was mostly just reflex.

"It sucks. But it's always sucked from the moment I was murdered and turned into this. The alcohol helps. I assume she told you that too." She shook her head. "I'm not an Original. And I do need help."