She'd rather do away with as much of the toying as she could. Knowing, of course, that Klaus would always toy with her a bit. Even the way he stroked her cheek. But soon enough, she felt his hand on his neck, and things went black in a split instant.
She wasn't sure how long she was out, but when she woke again, Elena sat almost straight up, inhaling sharply. The world seemed different, already.