17 Reasons to love Niklaus Mikaelson from The Vampire Diaries despite his phenomenally evil acts

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15) Humor

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One of the key elements that distinguishes him from other characters is his sense of humor. He uses humor as a form of coping mechanism during times of adversity. He also uses humor to mask his vulnerability. This can be seen when, in The Vampire Diaries, he faces Mikael; he addresses him as a "drama queen" even though he is aware of the danger Mikael poses to him.