[ it's not that she's all that surprised about the salvatore bodyguard service that has materialised with her decision to take a trip out of the dome, but there is so many times she's willing to run through the 'i'm keeping you alive' 'it's my choice' fight. she drops the weapon to her side and shoved his arm lightly before giving a pointed eyeroll that can definitely be seen through the helmet. ]

I'm pulling my weight.

[ she says, and the weight to her voice is supposed to make it clear that this isn't a negotiation - not that she thinks that'll do much to change damon's mind, but there you go ]

What was I supposed to do? Say "oh no, I'll just stay home where it's safe guys you go out and risk your neck for me"? You know I can't do that.