He really hoped so. His inner optimist wanted the tides to turn so badly that anything looked like a positive sign - and he would be darned if this wasn't part of the new wave.

"Hey, can you help me grab some food? I think one of the booths's running low."

While it wasn't technically part of his duties, Stefan still felt obligated to help (because, as he said, every little bit helped). "I'd do it myself, but it looks like it's gonna be a lot." And, well, he wasn't keen on repeating whatever his crazy little eye stunt was.