While the politics carried on Alec was elsewhere as he considered how to carry out his investigation while keeping a close eye on Cara.

"Sabine" he accidentally says aloud as he notices her walk by.
When the council question him he replies.
"Sabine, I request you order get to assist me in this matter. I will need her, aid, in this matter." He said it in a way to leave it open for interpretation, even if it was guided to let then believe he needed a baby sitter for his human.

Alec rushes the final formalities of the meeting, playing on politeness and pleasantries knowing they see him through this quicker then resistance would.

When it was over he moves with excitment and a hint of vampire speed as he sneaks around out the back to aproach Cara from behind.
He silently wraps his hands around her waist and picks he up with a playful squeeze.

"Who you spying on?" He playfully asks as he puts her down and helps her with her bags.
"Have a good time?"