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]

"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.

[ace_jenkins]

"That sounds like a very reasonable suggestion," I agree, a smile creeping across my face. "Though we may have to come up with a reason for our trip."

[queencor]

I think on that one, smiling as well, the first in a few days. "I'm sure we can come up with something. You could always say you were on a buying run for the shop." I point out.

[ace_jenkins]

"Good idea," I say. She really is a useful person for planning - not that I would ever tell her that. I remember what she was like in high school and she really doesn't need any more confidence.

[queencor]

I smile and nod. "Well that covers you then. Now for me. That's the hard part. Plus I can't ever be gone long in case the PTB's decide to give me a call." I say, frowning at that. "I need temporary visionary help."

[ace_jenkins]

"Temporary visionary help? I hardly think there's going to be an agency somewhere that povides vacation cover."

[queencor]

"Oh yeah, I know. It'd just be nice. Hand them over to someone else for a week. I'm not even saying I'd trust anyone else with them permanently. Takes a while sometimes to get used to them and to learn to interpret them right."

[ace_jenkins]

"You can do that?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.

[queencor]

"Which part, interpret them or hand them over?" I ask. "I can't hand them over. Stuck with them...I tried giving them away before, didn't work. As for interpreting them, yeah. Most of the time I get it. Though occasionally they send me really confusing ones." I give a wry look to the ceiling. "I think they do it just to change it up, keep me guessing."

[ace_jenkins]

"It will just have to be a short trip then. The world can cope without you for a few days I'm sure. They managed without you since Buffy's birthday and everything's still here."

[queencor]

Part of me gets a little insulted, but then again, she's just agreeing with what I said--sort of. Or being helpful in her Anya way. And whatever, I deserve a rest! "You're right. Short trip, I can just call them if I get a vision." I say firmly, decision made. "How are you with finances? I know a guy in L.A. who I swear is a genius. But I've heard that you're no slouch."

[ace_jenkins]

I indicate the books on the desk. "I mange the accounts for the Magic Box well and my investments are sound. There's nothing really that hard about it."