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Needs Must
Copyright December 2024
Characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel: the Series are the property of Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, Kuzui Enterprises, Sandollar Television, and the WB.
At Willow’s words, Giles goes cold:
You’re right. The magicks I used are very powerful. I’m very powerful. And maybe it’s not such a good idea for you to piss me off.
He can only stare, wordless, shocked. The next moment, she’s placating, apologetic … but not because she recognizes how far she’s gone, she just doesn’t want to fight. And she’ll never see, unless somehow forced to it.
He genuinely loves this young woman. She’s always been the brightest light —
Now, however, he very calmly begins thinking on how to kill her if need be.
Because that need …
… may come.
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