Clearing the air

[_rogueslayer_]

Alright, just to set a few things straight...

First of all, B... I didn't plan this. It wasn't something I was gunnin' for. It just happened. Maybe if you'd eased up a bit, it wouldn't have come to this, but... it did. And now, I've got a house full of girls I have to take care of and train and make sure they're ready for what's comin'. If

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[avenging_son]

I'll be downstairs with a cup of coffee and a legal pad, getting everything I know on paper for you.

Have it by this afternoon.

[_rogueslayer_]

Good. That's great. We're gonna need as much info about all of this as we can get.

[xbuffysummersx]

I'm really not blaming you here. You said a few harsh things, but you weren't the one who made the final call. *shrug* It's not that I don't have confidence in you, either. I mean, your judgement isn't always sound (I think I made that point pretty clear, though I am sorry I hit you), but honestly, you're not the one who --

*chokes back a sob*

Just...keep them safe, okay?

[_rogueslayer_]

You know I will, B.
I promise.

[xander__harris]

If you'd asked me four years ago if this would've ever happened, I'd still be laughing.

But things change. You are the slayer, as much as Buffy is. I always thought she was the one who was the one to lead us and would do what's best... but I was wrong. I guess I'm Example A about that now, huh?

Faith, I've seen what you can do. With and against us. You have the skills, you have the ability, and you have the focus. We're behind you.

[_rogueslayer_]

Wow. Check you out, Harris. Just a few weeks ago you were signin' the psalms of B and now you're my number one fan...

I'm glad you're with me on this. We've all gotta be together if we're gonna win this war. Thanks for the support, Xander. Seriously.

[xander__harris]

Number one fan? Dunno about that. But I do think you are the one to lead us. You're the right person for the job.

You're not the same person who left here. Which is good, 'cause if you were, we'd be in a load of trouble.

So, yeah, I am with you on this. I think we all are.

[_thepreacher_]

Nice to have you on board darlin'.
But can you play this game?

[_rogueslayer_]

Play it? I made this game what it is, you bastard.

[recognitions]

Straight from the shoulder
I think like a soldier
I know what's right and what's wrong

I'm the original discriminating buffalo man
And I'll do what's wrong as long as I can

I live in a labyrinth under the sea
I like the dark as dark as can be

I'll even attack you or eat you whole
Down in the dark my bone mills roll
Porridge for my porridge bowl

I'm strong as the earth from which I'm born
I can't dream well because of my horns

Moo

A minotaur gets very sore
His features they are such a bore
His habits are predicta-bull
Aggressively relia-bull, bull, bull

I'm strong as the earth from which I'm born
I can't dream well because of my horns

I'm the original discriminating buffalo man
And I'll do what's wrong as long as I can

The Incredible String Band, "The Minotaur's Song"