CINDERELLA ¹ ╮

{Ch.21} | Damons New Rules

(Parentheses + Italics = Damon's little note to remember why it's a rule)

[These parentheses + bold = Stefan's proof reading, fixing and overall commentary of how stupid this is]

━━━━━━━ ☆☆ ━ Damon's rules about and for Ophelia Salvatore from Damon's pov: (His Original Draft)

1. There will be no explicit touching of my daughter, ever, by anyone.

2. Don't leave the house without letting me know first.

3. No hot wiring cars. (Like she did to Stefan's car when she went missing for a few hours to many)

4. No running on the playground. (She could hit her head)

5. No climbing trees. (She could fall)

6. No playing with sticks or rocks. (Just sounds dangerous saying it in my head)
[If your thinking it then you're not saying it dumbass]

7. No swimming without a lifeguard present, even in shallow water. (I do not know cpf or maybe it's ctv?) [Cpr. Are you sure we're related?]

8. No walking to school alone, regardless of age or distance. [oh yeah cause that deffo won't catch anyone's attention and make ppl suspicious 👍]

9. No using scissors or sharp objects without adult supervision, even for older children.

10. No playing in the rain or snow. [Well now your just being a stick in the mud]

11. No riding bikes without helmets in a completely safe neighborhood. [What about unsafe neighborhoods? Does she need a helmet then?] (Revision; Maybe she should just always be wearing one)

12. No playing certain video games or watching certain movies deemed too "dangerous" or "inappropriate."

13. No exploring nature or going off the designated path during hikes or nature walks. [Damon don't be a little bitch]

14. Must wear a GPS tracking device at all times. [Wait this actually might be useful...I gotta go throw up for even considering one of your ideas good]

15. Only allowed to use pink pens. [Dude were you drunk while writing this?]
(Maybe...Just stfu.)

16. No social media accounts until Ophelia is approximately the age of 302. [No comment]

17. All potential boyfriends —Or girlfriends must pass a written exam on father's favorite topics. [And her favorite uncle's favorite topics!] (you're her only uncle)

18. No driving unless accompanied by dad. [Yeah I won't argue on this one. I don't wanna be in car with her] (—Wait I might have to change this one)

19. Curfew is 6 pm, even on weekends.
[Now you are just being petty]

20. Must carry pepper spray at all times.
[Cause pepper spray is soooooo effective on vampires]

21. All outfits must be pre-approved by dad. [Feminism must hate you]

22. Forbidden from watching any movies rated above PG.

23. Only allowed to listen to classical music. [I just can't even—]

24. Must text dad every hour when out with friends.

25. Any male friends must be interviewed by dad before hanging out.
[...Fair actually]

26. No dating until after college graduation. [What if she becomes a vampire?] (Oh shît. I didn't think of that. If she turns then not till age 1094) [Ophelia and Katherine are already dating tho?] (No there not)