I wouldn't say "power" so much as "puppy eyes." [He grimaces at the memory, poking at his lasagna more than he has any right to.] She gives you one look, and next thing you know, you're helping Tiki's mom organize a fundraiser.

[The love and adoration is exactly the problem. It's not like Damon particularly cares about maintaining that sort of appearance. Stefan doubts he even knows what parent-teacher conferences are . . . ]

Aw, come on. You're telling me that one day, you'll get sick of authentic Italian food?