[Like Tyler would ever listen to Alaric. He listens to Mason and Jenna and Damon, but anyone else? They barely get a nod of acknowledgment, because they weren't the ones who helped raise him.

He snorts, allowing his guard to relax slightly as he glances back at Damon.] Thanks, but I'm seriously starting to doubt that.

[If the parade crashes through the door of the nearest building, he does not care about blending in - he is going to have WORDS with them.] And what do you mean, "I listen?" Of course I listen. He'd kill me otherwise if I didn't.