sample Buffy and Xander
{{Buffy}} I walked slowly back into the lobby of the Hyperion, arms crossed across my chest as though I were guarding my body from the cold. That wasn't really the thing though. It was more of a stressed out thing. I had taken a long walk, and when I say long, I mean like, marathon walk. It was supposed to clear my head. But it didn't. I was still all kinds of contemplatey. I spotted Xander, and offered him a soft, but slightly tensed smile as I walked over to the sofa he sat on and sat next to him, turning just my head to face him. "So..." I said, trying to lighten my own mood before getting down to the nitty grittiness. "Come here often?"
She had that look. The one that told me something big and world ending was on the horizon. the one where I would melt and give up everything for. Damnit. "Only when I want the pretty girls to fall at my feet. You falling yet?" Sighing I shrugged, my head nodding, "So what's up Buffster. Another new Big Bad coming to town?"
Okay, was I really that easy to read? I mean, it seemed like everyone I'd encountered since Giles gave me the big and incredibly ominous run down was immediately able to read it on my face. Note to self: Check for writing on forehead. Hmm. Dualy noted. I pouted slightly. "Well... not really. I mean, there's a Big Bad and all. A new one. But... he's not exactly coming here, in the sense of, you know, coming here. He's actually staying where he's at. And we're going there." I explained, trying to still process everything Giles had told me, while doing the best I could to relay the particulars to the gang. "Ever wanted to go to Italy?" I asked, trying to sound non chalant.
I looked at her with the goofy grin I used whenever I wanted to haul tail. "Well, I always wanted to see the world. On the travel station." No, she was not going to ask me to give up my life for ........yes she was. And I knew in the end I would. "So how many tickets are going on my Visa this month? Think I will have a couple of free ones for air miles?" Making mental notes on how to quit already. Damn and I liked this job.
I smiled at him. Good old Xander. He'd lost so much for me, and for the world as a whole, and yet, there never really seemed to be a point where he was down for the count. You could take away everything from him, his pride, his girlfriend, his depth perception, and yet he was still standing. I know Angel and Spikes were "Champions", but in my eyes, so was Xander. "No plane tickets on the Visa, Xan. We've got that all covered, courtesy of some benefactory type guy who used to be in the Council. He's all grateful that we saved the world and all, so he's taking care of our perpetual financial woes." i explained, smiling slightly to myself. Though initially suspicious of this Lucius character, he seemed legit, and more than that, he seemed to really want to help us. He was the answers of prayers I hadn't even known I prayed. "So, basically... all I need is for you to get on a Rome bound plane." I said, feigning brightness, which then softly faded. "Look, I know this is a lot to ask, and I know that you just got settled here... but we need you, Xander. I mean, you know, I need you." I said, taking his hand and squeezing it gently. "Can't do it without you."
"Oh yayness. Buffy I know you're not trusting some idiot from the Council. The First was bad, beyond bad but at least we don't have them breathing down our backs anymore." For someone so intelligent Buffy always trusted some idiot man. Angel, Spike..Riley wasn't that bad but hey Initative. But somehow in the end we all gave our all for her. "Always wanted to have a real pizza. They do have beer in Rome right?" Sighing, we both knew that I was already on board. "Can you at least try not to rush in this time? Planning is a good thing." I rubbed my patch without even realizing it. The throbbing pain already coming in force. "Who else is on the team?"
"Xander, I understand your concern, but this guy's the real deal. He's not just some idiot from the Council. He was some kind of insurgent, someone who didn't agree with the Council." I insisted, not really sure who I was trying to convince more, myself or Xander. "I promise you, we'll do this right. I mean, there's kind of a slight rush to get there, but it will be a well planned rush." I said, trying my best to soothe his fears. I needed him, and he was risking, once more, for me. The least I could do was blindfold him before leading him out in front of the firing squad. I shrugged as he asked me who else was on the team. "The usual suspects. Willow. Faith. Angel. Wesley seems really interested too, but not so sure about Giles." I said. "I haven't really gotten to talk to too many people yet. But so far, everyone seems to be inclined."
"Angel?" Okay, there is my out card of danger card. Now do I play it? Do I say no for a change? Standing up I paced a little. Then I did that one thing that was always my undoing. I looked into her eyes and was sunk. "Just point me in at the plane and push me on."
She had that look. The one that told me something big and world ending was on the horizon. the one where I would melt and give up everything for. Damnit. "Only when I want the pretty girls to fall at my feet. You falling yet?" Sighing I shrugged, my head nodding, "So what's up Buffster. Another new Big Bad coming to town?"
Okay, was I really that easy to read? I mean, it seemed like everyone I'd encountered since Giles gave me the big and incredibly ominous run down was immediately able to read it on my face. Note to self: Check for writing on forehead. Hmm. Dualy noted. I pouted slightly. "Well... not really. I mean, there's a Big Bad and all. A new one. But... he's not exactly coming here, in the sense of, you know, coming here. He's actually staying where he's at. And we're going there." I explained, trying to still process everything Giles had told me, while doing the best I could to relay the particulars to the gang. "Ever wanted to go to Italy?" I asked, trying to sound non chalant.
I looked at her with the goofy grin I used whenever I wanted to haul tail. "Well, I always wanted to see the world. On the travel station." No, she was not going to ask me to give up my life for ........yes she was. And I knew in the end I would. "So how many tickets are going on my Visa this month? Think I will have a couple of free ones for air miles?" Making mental notes on how to quit already. Damn and I liked this job.
I smiled at him. Good old Xander. He'd lost so much for me, and for the world as a whole, and yet, there never really seemed to be a point where he was down for the count. You could take away everything from him, his pride, his girlfriend, his depth perception, and yet he was still standing. I know Angel and Spikes were "Champions", but in my eyes, so was Xander. "No plane tickets on the Visa, Xan. We've got that all covered, courtesy of some benefactory type guy who used to be in the Council. He's all grateful that we saved the world and all, so he's taking care of our perpetual financial woes." i explained, smiling slightly to myself. Though initially suspicious of this Lucius character, he seemed legit, and more than that, he seemed to really want to help us. He was the answers of prayers I hadn't even known I prayed. "So, basically... all I need is for you to get on a Rome bound plane." I said, feigning brightness, which then softly faded. "Look, I know this is a lot to ask, and I know that you just got settled here... but we need you, Xander. I mean, you know, I need you." I said, taking his hand and squeezing it gently. "Can't do it without you."
"Oh yayness. Buffy I know you're not trusting some idiot from the Council. The First was bad, beyond bad but at least we don't have them breathing down our backs anymore." For someone so intelligent Buffy always trusted some idiot man. Angel, Spike..Riley wasn't that bad but hey Initative. But somehow in the end we all gave our all for her. "Always wanted to have a real pizza. They do have beer in Rome right?" Sighing, we both knew that I was already on board. "Can you at least try not to rush in this time? Planning is a good thing." I rubbed my patch without even realizing it. The throbbing pain already coming in force. "Who else is on the team?"
"Xander, I understand your concern, but this guy's the real deal. He's not just some idiot from the Council. He was some kind of insurgent, someone who didn't agree with the Council." I insisted, not really sure who I was trying to convince more, myself or Xander. "I promise you, we'll do this right. I mean, there's kind of a slight rush to get there, but it will be a well planned rush." I said, trying my best to soothe his fears. I needed him, and he was risking, once more, for me. The least I could do was blindfold him before leading him out in front of the firing squad. I shrugged as he asked me who else was on the team. "The usual suspects. Willow. Faith. Angel. Wesley seems really interested too, but not so sure about Giles." I said. "I haven't really gotten to talk to too many people yet. But so far, everyone seems to be inclined."
"Angel?" Okay, there is my out card of danger card. Now do I play it? Do I say no for a change? Standing up I paced a little. Then I did that one thing that was always my undoing. I looked into her eyes and was sunk. "Just point me in at the plane and push me on."