(Xander's apartment)

TARA: Okay. Warning spell's all set.

XANDER: So that's it? We're all protected up for the night?

TARA: Well, i-it's probably not as good as Willow could do. She's a natural with magic. In just the time I've known her, she's already blown right past me.

XANDER: So, when the whiz kid gets back from chem lab, can you have her ... you know, bulk up the spell a little? If you want, maybe, while Anya and I go do a quick patrol?

ANYA: I don't see why we have to patrol just 'cause Buffy's away. I'd rather stay home and watch television.

TARA: Oh yeah, Willow wants to watch this thing on the history channel tonight, Salem Witch Trial stuff, which is only gonna get her all upset.

ANYA: Oh, I was there, it really wasn't that bad. See, if you were really a witch, you could do a spell to escape. So really it was only bad for the falsely accused, and, well, they never have a good time.

(as Anya and Tara talk, Dawn spots an unattended pair of earrings. She surreptitiously walks over and pockets them without anyone noticing)

XANDER: No.

(Dawn turns from the table to face the others.)

DAWN: So, guys, if this is a real slumber party, where's the pizza?

(As Dawn walks away from the table toward the others, the camera stays on the window behind her. We see one of Glory's demons looking in the window. )

• Willow & Tara
• Willow's Witchiness

written by: Jane Espenson; Haven't found a transcript yet, so am just typing up my favorite exchanges as time allows.... Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/96intervention.html