"You'd think we'd learn." But to do that would mean never trusting anyone at this point -- and where would that leave any of them?

"There has to be something." Tyler has to believe that. Cling to the idea that people can be free in some real way in this world. Maybe it's foolish -- it probably is -- but he still has to believe it.

Tyler smirks a little. "But where would be the fun in that?" There's a beat and then. "You're welcome, though."

Jeremy deserves someone who's concerned about him. Not that Elena doesn't matter but it's kind of shitty of everyone to put Jeremy's well being and sense of self in the back seat just to save her. All sorts of fucked up.

"Well, it's cool that you let me"

Which is as close as Tyler is going to get to admitting he's glad Jeremy invited him.