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[rather_british]

Ah the record player. CD's could never really replace vinyl albums for me. There was just something about them that you couldn't get from a compact disc. Something to do with the look and feel. CD's were so shiny and commercial looking. Vinyl had soul. I dread the response I would get if any of my younger counterparts heard me say that. Well,

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[wini_fred]

I did not let myself look back, I f I did I would probably see on angry former watcher and one amused former dead lawyer. I just did not care what they thought, or in all honesty, I did care. I really wanted Wesley to like me, to respect me, and I ruined that chance. He would probably hate me now and possibly tell his children that if they did not behave and study they too would turn into crazy failures like me. Lilah on the other hand will probably forever remember this day as one of her happier days. Yes ladies and gentleman, I was officially a failure

[rather_british]

112, 113, 114 .... "Excuse me?"

I had been counting ceiling tiles when Winifred finally entered her office. I sat up and attempted to look somewhat distinguished. "Good Afternoon Miss Burkle. My name is Rupert Giles."

I stood up and extended my hand to her with as small a smile as my British heritage would allow me. "I was wondering if I might speak with you for a few moments."

[wini_fred]

Strange British man in my office, at least he was polite and did not seem like he could be dangerous. Appearances can be a deceiving though and he could be someone from Wolfram and Hart sent here to destroy me. Not that I was paranoid, no I was definitely not paranoid. I was just being cautious. A girl had to make sure she was safe in this business.

“Giles.” I said slowly letting the name role around in my mouth. “Sure I have some time; really I have all the time in the world.” I took a seat across from him and met his gaze, he seemed kind and safe. I really hoped he would be, right now I needed friends not more enemies.

[rather_british]

I smiled as she took a seat behind her desk. She settled herself in her chair and then looked up at me expectantly, her large brown eyes full of curiousity.

I cleared my throat, not exactly sure where to begin. Perhaps I should have thought this through a bit more thoroughly before coming here.

"Miss Burkle, you've heard of the Watcher's council haven't you? It was where Wesley worked prior to comeing to Los Angeles. Well, I'm not sure what Wesley has told you, but..." I coughed slightly, "There were some circumstances recently and it is going to have to be rebuilt. With myself heading the orginazation. I've heard good things about you, and was wondering if given a bit more information, you might be interested in the position of a watcher?"

[wini_fred]

I was stunned, was he serious? Why did he want me to be a watcher? He seemed to be sincere but than again I did not know him from Adam and he could just be a good liar.

“Haven’t you heard the rumors?” I said thinking of Lilah and her cruel comments.. “Supposedly I am falling apart.. what exactly is so good about that?” For a moment I think I will cry.

“I am not even British.. I am a Texan which is like the anti-British.” I try to smile but the pain in my hand makes me more than a little aware what I had just done. I had just hit Lilah and alienated Wes. Really this Giles person had no idea what he was getting into.

[rather_british]

"Rumors?" I asked her, with a hint of surprise in my voice. Miss Burkle looked rather distrought for a moment, so I leaned forward and gently said, "I find that rumors are quite often nowhere near the truth." I smiled. "You don't look as if you are falling apart to me."

Shaking my head, I continued on. "With myself heading the coallition, there will be quite a few changes to the way things are run. No longer are watchers strictly going to be from Britian. Don't misunderstand me, I am very proud of being british, but generally speaking we are a bit..." I searched for the word, "..uptight." I grinned. "I think a Texan is just what the new council might need."