"The time has come," the Walrus said.

[freckled_witch]

It turns out that Mr. LaManch -or should I say, Mr. Ryan- was very much the evil McEvil I had him pegged for (though he wasn’t really hiding it when I met with him, that’s for sure). And even though I had no intention of handing over my project, he made it clear that I was contractually obliged (I kinda like my soul where it is

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[vampdetective]

I watch the girls saying goodbye, amazed that Melaka got so fond of a vampire in so short of time. Quite a change from our first meeting. London's hard not to find adorable, though.

I walk over to them, glance at Willow. "Thanks for your help," I say, "And say hello to Buffy for me." I smile at London. "Hope you had a nice visit--come back any time."

[freckled_witch]

I can't help it but feel a little sad to see London crying the way she is. Judging by the way Mel's treating her, it's something London's surely missed. Just being treated like a child and not some kind of killing machine. I glance side-long at Angel and smirk a little, "I'll be sure to tell her that."

"And you're welcome."

[vampdetective]

I speak low, to Willow. "We're going to try to give Kennedy time for the drugs to clear her system, maybe it'll help." I want her to know that's why we're keeping her here. "And she did give us a little useful information."

[freckled_witch]

I turn to look at him face-on, giving him my full attention. A part of me's not sure if I heard right, but most of me is grateful. "That's good," I nod after a long minute.

"Just... be careful, okay?"

[vampdetective]

"We'll keep an eye on her. Don't want her going into any serious withdrawal symptoms or anything, but...it seems like the best way to stop her from burning down the city."

I glance over at where London'd still clinging to Melaka and wonder how hard it's going to be to get her to go with Willow and Tara. Maybe I can get her to let go. "Hey, London, don't I get a hug goodbye, too?"

[vampdetective]

I hug London back and assure her, "You can come back and visit again--you can tell Buffy to call and I'll come and get you." I glance down at the necklace Melaka gave her. "That's beautiful, what a nice gift." I think I'm actually going to miss all the activity.

[vampdetective]

I squeeze her shoulder. "Yes, I'm sure we'll see each other soon. I'm glad you came." I nod at Willow and Tara, too.

[versislayerfray]

"'Count on it, munchkin," I say, smilin'. Ta tell you the truth, I'm not sure if I'm ever gonna see her again, but I don't wanna upset her more than I have to.

[freckled_witch]

"C'mon, sweetie. We've got a big drive ahead of us." I reach out my hand to London.