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Post by Buffy Summers on Feb 27, 2008 11:29:07 GMT -5
*Buffy looked at the paper.*
"Oh, okay. That's all good, then."
*She turned to Spike.*
"Looks like we're back where... well, where we landed before. Which is surprisingly comforting, all things considered."
*She turned back to Valerie.*
"Thanks. I'm Buffy. This is Spike. I realize this is all kinds of weird."
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Post by Valerie on Feb 27, 2008 11:31:35 GMT -5
"I'm Valerie," *she said with a half-smile as she relaxed a bit.* "And I've seen worse."
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Post by Buffy Summers on Feb 27, 2008 11:37:09 GMT -5
"Good," *Buffy said.* "No, I mean, not good. I mean, I'm not glad you've seen worse."
*She looked around the library.*
"Doesn't this look like the one at school? Giles' library?" *she asked Spike idly.*
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Post by Valerie on Feb 27, 2008 11:38:47 GMT -5
"Oh, are you here to see Monsieur Giles?" *Although she spoke excellent English, her French accent made the name sound incredibly pouffy. Mohn-seeurr Jheels.*
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Post by Buffy Summers on Feb 27, 2008 11:50:25 GMT -5
*It took Buffy a moment to figure out what she meant. Jheels?*
"Wait... Youv'e got a librarian named Giles here? Rupert Giles?"
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Post by Valerie on Feb 27, 2008 11:53:45 GMT -5
"Oui. Yes. He is in his office, usually. Would you like to speak with him?"
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Post by Giles on Feb 27, 2008 11:53:47 GMT -5
*But the head librarian in question had already appeared, rounding the corner of a dusty bookcase with a leatherbound volume in one hand as the other rose to remove his spectacles as if to clear his vision.*
"...Buffy?"
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Post by Buffy Summers on Feb 27, 2008 12:08:57 GMT -5
*With a flying tackle with only slightly mitigated Slayer-strength, Buffy had Giles in a bear hug.*
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Post by Giles on Feb 27, 2008 12:14:21 GMT -5
*The air left Giles with a whump and the dust motes floating in the golden sunbeams swirled merrily with the blue-green stars he saw briefly before he found sense and strength enough to wrap his arms around her shoulders.*
"Buffy." *His voice was soft.*
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Post by Valerie on Feb 27, 2008 12:14:40 GMT -5
*Valerie discreetly went back to her desk.*
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Post by Buffy Summers on Feb 27, 2008 12:29:51 GMT -5
*Buffy smiled sheepishly.*
"Sorry, I got a little... Giles, what are you doing here?"
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Post by Giles on Feb 27, 2008 12:50:41 GMT -5
*He brushed the hair back from her face and glanced at Spike over her shoulder.*
"I might ask you the same question," *he said.*
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Post by Buffy Summers on Feb 27, 2008 12:54:24 GMT -5
*Buffy shook her head.*
"The last thing I remember is jumping into the portal. To save Dawn."
*She swallowed. She knew Giles hadn't approved of her choice, but... but this might not even be the same Giles.*
"But Spike remembers past that. And you... Er, when are you from?"
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Post by Giles on Feb 27, 2008 12:59:58 GMT -5
*Giles rolled his eyes a little.*
"Still 1955, Buffy. The Opera Populaire in this city has a Hellmouth under it. And considering the amount of paranormal activity in thise demesne, perhaps it's best that I'm here."
*He paused a moment before he spoke again.*
"I was sent here, Buffy. ...Paris needs a Slayer."
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Post by Buffy Summers on Feb 27, 2008 13:48:18 GMT -5
*Buffy frowned.*
"Well... I'm a slayer," *she said. She glanced at Spike and couldn't stop the faint flush from creeping up her cheeks.* "I got kinda sidetracked. Wait, 1955? What are you talking about?"
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