My thoughts exactly. We have our own crap to deal with without those jerks dragging their own up to us. [he can deal with hearing about gossip as long as it doesn't involve him or anyone from Mystic Falls, thank you]

Hey, who knows, maybe this place will be a nice vacation that isn't full of that kind of crap.

[it comes out sarcastic, though, because let's be real - they can't go anywhere without drama following them]