Still In Sunnydale

[queencor]

I guess everyone's back. Except for Gunn, but we know why that is, now don't we? I'm afraid I'm not dealing very well. Being at Buffy's house with everyone at once is a little like going to the zoo when the animals aren't caged. So, chaotic and you're fully expecting people to start biting soon. I've been taking to going for walks. I walked past

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[ace_jenkins]

I'm never going to get anything done today, I just know it. I sigh and close the ledger firmly, promising to return to it tomorrow. "Are you going to buy anything, or are you just here for a chat?" I ask Cordelia, who has just walked in the front door of the shop. "Not that I mind either way - though purchasing goods is always welcome. It's just that I would like to know where I stand at the beginning of this conversation, then there's no confusion."

[queencor]

That's Anya for you. Not even a Hello. But oh well. "I might buy something. Got anything for 'trouble dealing with one friend killing another one when there was wacky time hopping fun going on'?" I ask with a sigh as I lean on the counter. "Other than I'm getting out of the zoo that is 1630 Revello. I swear. I like these people and all, but I really don't think they're all supposed to be crammed into one location."

[ace_jenkins]

"Would I be right in thinking you're talking about Charles Gunn here?" I ask - who hasn't heard what happened there. "I take it everyone is drawing a distinction between Angel and Angelus again? I never got that - forgiving all his sins because he did it when he wasn't cursed, when any day he could just go off and one orgasm later, he's all evil again. It's a risk. Of course, I'm all for forgiveness when the change is permenant - like, I'm never going to be a vengenance demon again. That's different."

[queencor]

"I don't know. I guess it was easier for me to draw the line when he hadn't killed one of my friends. Our friends. One of us. Not sure I can just hop back to work with this gaping hole where Gunn used to be, knowing that it was Angel who took him out." I say.

[ace_jenkins]

"That's probably for the best because coming back usually means zombies and.." I trail off, realising this is where I usually get that glare from somebody else that is designed to let me know I'm being inappropriate. "Would you like me to give you empty meaningless phrases about him being in a better place, because I could do that."

[queencor]

I shake my head. "No, I think I've had enough empty meaningless phrases to last my whole life. Besides. I was up in boring as hell magic floaty cloud land and I didn't see him anywhere." I say. Then I switch subjects. Inwardly, I have to give Anya some credit. She's been what passes for a good listener when it comes to her. I'm not going to push my luck though. "Thanks anyway though. How about we talk about something less depressing? Any thoughts on when we want to take a side trip to England?"

[ace_jenkins]

"Well, logistics of keeping my customers happy with the Magic Box open after months of closure for no apparent reason aside, I would say as soon as possible," well, there is all those lovely goods waiting and I have this shiny little key just begging to be used. "I would have to organise for Buffy to watch the store - bravery comes in many forms - and ensure that we were fully stocked."

[queencor]

"I think soon would be good." I say. "Not that I'm in a real rush to go back, but it'll be a now-back so that'll be okay. Maybe I could use the time away anyway. I think I could. So...barring visions, we'll have to book a flight. Maybe sidetrack somewhere tropical." I haven't been anywhere nice since before my parents went to jail.

[darth_wells]

Ah. The magic box is open. perfect. I shall gather together the ingredents I need to remove the current threat. The Cordelia-demon. When I reveal the true horror that had been living beside them, surely even The Slayer will be impressed.
And when I send it back to the hell-dimension from whence it came, well they'll thank me and ask me to lead their motley crew. I of course will decline the position but offer my help for the future.
Yes.
That's how it will happen.
I just need some supplies...*Andrew enters the Magic Box and begins looking around before he spots the girls*
*he spots the girls*
Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh! It's already here! You Fool! How could you forget it has mental powers!!!!
Be calm. Be calm.
Escape.

[ace_jenkins]

I look up as I hear the girlish shriek and see that little man standing by the door. "Do you mind, we were in the middle of a private conversation," I say irritably, before I remember that we are actually in the middle of the Magic Box and he may be a customer. "Or, if you are here to purchase goods, please stop screaming - you may be chasing away other customers, so please, be quiet and come in, shutting the door behind you."

[queencor]

I look around. "Hey!" I say. "You're that little guy!" I say, marching over to grab him by the arm and drag him further into the shop. "He's who took me away from you guys." I say to Anya