The man always keeps his word.
However, he’s also the commander.
Although his brother Klaus mighttechnicallybe strongerKlaus is half vampire, half werewolfElijah is the most powerful.

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Other traits to note: He is level-headed.
He isbeyond elegant with his words(and pronounces Elena “E-lena”).
He’s so powerful that he’s feared even though we’ve yet to see his fangs.
His cheekbones and jawline are something of a masterpiece.
Oh, and his cry face will destroy you.
Let me break it down for you:
1.
This episode marked the first time Elijah wasn’t in a head-to-toe suit.
He was in jeans, people!
Business-casual Elijah was something we had never seen before, which only heightened the surprise element of this scene.
And killing for Elijah means doing it in the fastest, most horrifying way.
This vamp doesn’t need to bite you.
He’ll have your heartliterally and figurativelybefore you even know his last name.
And we’re back to the hand gestures!
“No one hurts my family and lives.
And somehow, his murdering spree is sexy.
For the rest of you, I believe the term you’re searching for is OMG.