(“Chopsticks are in the bag, but if you’d feel more comfortable with a fork, they’re in that drawer over there.” )

Y'know, that may be the first time I've ever seen Buffy treat Spike like a guest. It's sort of disorienting. Nice way of showing how awkward this conversation is.

(“Stupid vampires with souls,” she muttered. “How come they always come to the conclusion that the best thing for me is to stay away?”)

And isn't that just a neat summary of both series? *sigh*

I love seeing these two at least trying to talk things out. Doesn't mean they're good at it, but trying is definitely an improvement.